Supply Chain Specialist

• Manage purchase orders for machined parts, steel, fabricated components, and other commodities, ensuring timely execution and delivery
• Oversee the full lifecycle of purchase orders, from requisition through delivery confirmation, while adapting to changing production requirements
• Collaborate with engineering teams to confirm specifications for engineered components and support competitive sourcing decisions
• Monitor supplier performance, focusing on metrics such as on-time delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness, and implement improvement strategies
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and drive consolidation efforts to streamline the supply base
• Participate in daily production planning meetings to align priorities and ensure material availability for production and revenue goals
• Engage in plant-floor activities, including Gemba walks, to identify demand issues and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with accounts payable and contribute to cost-control strategies
• Recommend enhancements to procurement processes and ERP system utilization to improve operational efficiency
• Support the creation and automation of ERP reports to facilitate informed decision-making

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain roles within manufacturing
• 5 years preferred
• Proficiency in ERP systems, with Epicor experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to purchase machined parts, fabricated components, steel, and other manufacturing-related materials
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities, including supplier management expertise
• Capacity to work fully on-site, engage in plant-floor activities, and participate in Gemba walks
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Preferred qualifications include experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing and Lean/Six Sigma certifications

• Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan