Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Specialist (2-5 years experience)

Crypton, LLC – Bloomfield Hills, MI

Why work for Crypton LLC?

Celebrating more than 25 years of excellence, Crypton® provides an extensive range of upholstery products to customers worldwide that enhance consumer value, making life easier while continually exceeding expectations. However, we are more than a fabric company. Crypton invents, patents, and brands the most reliable, environmentally friendly, high-performance textiles in the world.  Our products are not only soft and beautiful but are also designed to perform and have varying levels of protection depending on where they will be used. In situations where heavy demands can be placed on fabric, Crypton offers superior performance with exceptional protection from stains, moisture, and odors.  The Crypton brand is nationally recognized and in the midst of extensive growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive Purchasing Specialist with 2–5 years of experience to support our end‐to‐end purchasing and supply chain processes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, process‐driven, and a fast learner who can effectively manage supplier performance, monitor inventory, and ensure the timely flow of materials to support production. Experience in textiles is desired. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a strong plus.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities                                                                                                                                       

Supplier Performance & Order Management

• Monitor and manage supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance; escalate risks and collaborate on corrective actions
• Track open orders to ensure timely delivery; follow up proactively with international suppliers on delays, shortages, or discrepancies
• Maintain accurate and updated order status in ERP/system dashboards

Procurement & Purchase Order Management

• Create, issue, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company procurement policies
• Validate confirmations, lead times, and pricing from suppliers globally
• Expedite orders, and resolve issues related to quality, quantity, or delivery with our suppliers as well as freight forwarders

Inventory Control

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure availability while minimizing excess and obsolete stock
• Support cycle counts, variance analysis, and root-cause investigations
• Collaborate with production and planning teams to forecast material needs and avoid supply interruptions

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Planning, Sourcing, and Quality teams to maintain material flow
• Support internal stakeholders by providing timely and accurate supply chain updates
• Assist in logistics coordination for inbound international and/or domestic shipments as needed

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing, logistics, and inventory processes
• Prepare reports on OTD, inventory performance, supplier scorecards, and procurement KPIs
• Support ERP data integrity and workflow improvements

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 2–5 years of supply chain or purchasing experience , preferably in manufacturing
• Excellent Excel and data-analysis skills, excited about AI
• Strong organizational and time‐management abilities
• Process-driven, analytical, proactive, and a fast learner
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Results oriented and entrepreneurial mindset
• International purchasing and logistic experience

Benefits offered

Here are just some of the benefits we offer:

·        Salary is competitive with the current market

·        100% Paid Training

·        401k Plan with company match (after 6 months of service)

·        Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

·        Company-sponsored Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

·        Company-sponsored Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

·        Paid Vacation

·        Tuition Assistance (including 100% of books)

Crypton LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer