Position Summary

Ultimate Staffing is currently hiring a Purchasing Specialist to support a dynamic organization in Fort Worth, TX. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity offering an annual salary range of $50,000-$60,000.

The Purchasing Specialist will play a critical role in sourcing raw materials and managing end-to-end procurement activities to ensure materials are available on time, within budget, and aligned with operational and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly vendor forecasts and follow up to confirm supplier commitments.
• Review MRP outputs and generate, release, and manage purchase orders within SAP/Avatar systems.
• Adjust and reschedule purchase orders weekly based on updated MRP requirements using email communications or PO Management tools in Avatar.
• Track material availability through MO Shortage and related reports, providing timely status updates to stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot material shortages and issues, coordinate dispositions, and maintain clear communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Create MIT requests and collaborate with customs brokers to facilitate cross-dock shipments.
• Manage daily activities related to raw material planning, procurement, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
• Ensure assigned materials are delivered and received on schedule to support production requirements.
• Conduct weekly audits of purchase order pricing for both open and received orders, and work closely with Accounts Payable to support accurate payment processing.
• Oversee return-to-vendor (RTV) and scrap processes for nonconforming materials, including shipments, debit notes, and tracking.
• Monitor and report on cross-dock material status, ensuring pending shipments are properly assigned and documented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of purchasing experience with ME or EE materials, including an understanding of material specifications and MRP logic.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with overseas suppliers or in supply chain operations.
• Proficiency with ERP and SRM systems; strong advanced Excel skills.
• Supply Chain certifications such as APICS CPIM, CIPS, or Six Sigma are preferred.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, first shift

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.