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We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join a manufacturing-focused team in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position plays a key role in maintaining material availability, supporting production continuity, and helping balance inventory performance with business needs. The ideal candidate brings strong experience working in ERP-driven purchasing environments, along with the ability to analyze planning signals, coordinate with suppliers, and keep critical data accurate.
Job Responsibility:
Use ERP planning outputs to review material demand, evaluate supply needs, and take timely purchasing actions that support production requirements
Interpret exception reports and system recommendations, then adjust purchase plans, order quantities, and timing based on current demand and supply conditions
Maintain accurate item and supplier records, including lead times, replenishment settings, and other master data that influence planning performance
Work closely with suppliers to confirm delivery commitments, address shortages, and improve reliability for inbound materials
Investigate the causes of stock imbalances such as shortages or excess inventory and recommend corrective actions to improve material flow
Support purchasing activities by issuing and managing purchase orders, monitoring open orders, and aligning deliveries with operational priorities
Review bill of materials details and related planning inputs to understand how system data affects purchasing and inventory outcomes
Partner with internal teams to balance material availability, inventory turns, cost considerations, and production schedules in a manufacturing environment
Requirements:
Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply planning within a manufacturing setting
Working knowledge of ERP or MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Epicor, or similar platforms
Ability to interpret planning data, system messages, and replenishment recommendations to make sound buying decisions
Strong understanding of lead times, safety stock, reorder logic, lot sizing, and material planning fundamentals
Proven attention to detail when maintaining master data, including supplier information, item attributes, and planning parameters
Proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, filters, and commonly used formulas
Effective communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across suppliers and internal teams
Experience supporting supplier performance, delivery follow-up, and schedule adjustments, including contract-related discussions when needed