Purchasing & Materials Planner

Purchasing & Materials Planner

$70,000 to $85,000 | In-Office

Requirements

• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) Required.
• At least 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, or production planning in BOM-driven, project or-job-based manufacturing environments.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, steel or aluminum fabrication, or machining operations is preferred.
• Hands-on experience purchasing materials and managing vendors, purchase orders, and delivery schedules.
• Working knowledge of inventory management and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to read and work from bills of materials, specifications, engineering drawings, or other manufacturing documentation is a plus.
• Experience purchasing sheet metal, steel, aluminum, welding supplies, machining tooling, cutting tools, hardware, and other materials used in fabrication and CNC machining is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing of raw materials, fabricated components, hardware, tooling, and MRO supplies for steel and aluminum fabrication and machining operations.
• Determine material requirements and purchasing priorities based on production schedules, inventory levels, bills of materials, and project timelines.
• Source suppliers, obtain competitive quotes, and evaluate cost, quality, availability, and lead times.
• Create and manage purchase orders from placement through delivery.
• Monitor supplier commitments and lead times, resolving shortages and delivery delays before they disrupt production.
• Coordinate purchasing requirements with production, engineering, and project management.
• Maintain vendor relationships and develop alternate sources when necessary.
• Track inventory, open purchase orders, and material requirements through ERP/MRP systems.
• Resolve supplier issues involving pricing, quantities, delivery, and material quality.
• Support improvements in purchasing efficiency, material availability, inventory control, and cost management.

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