Purchasing Specialist (Manufacturing)

?? Fort Worth, TX

?? $60,000 Annual Salary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist with manufacturing experience to support procurement operations and ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply of raw materials. This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity.

Position Overview

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process within a manufacturing environment, including planning, purchasing, supplier coordination, and inventory support. This role is critical to maintaining uninterrupted material flow to meet production schedules and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Send weekly forecasts to vendors and follow up on supplier commitments
• Review MRP reports and create, release, and manage purchase orders in SAP/Avatar
• Reschedule purchase orders weekly based on updated MRP requirements
• Monitor material status using shortage reports and provide timely updates to production teams
• Resolve material issues and coordinate communication between suppliers and internal manufacturing teams
• Create MIT requests and coordinate cross-dock materials with customs
• Oversee daily raw material planning, procurement, inventory control, and supplier performance
• Ensure timely arrival and receipt of materials to support production schedules
• Conduct weekly audits of PO pricing for both received and open orders
• Partner with Accounts Payable on invoice and payment processes
• Manage return and scrap processes for defective materials, including RTV activities
• Track and monitor cross-dock material shipments and ensure proper assignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 2+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (required)
• Experience purchasing mechanical or electronic materials (ME/EE) and understanding of material characteristics
• Strong knowledge of MRP planning and production support processes
• At least 2 years of experience working with overseas suppliers or global supply chains
• Proficiency in ERP systems and SRM tools; advanced Excel skills required
• Supply Chain certifications (APICS CPIM, CIPS, Six Sigma) preferred

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.