Purchasing Specialist

Description Discover your exciting role The Purchasing Specialist is a key tactical contributor within a manufacturing environment, responsible for the end‑to‑end procurement of raw materials, components, MRO supplies, and services that support uninterrupted production operations. This role manages purchase order execution, tracks supplier performance and deliveries, and ensures a high level of data accuracy while building effective supplier relationships. By driving on‑time delivery and cost‑effective purchasing decisions, the Purchasing Specialist plays a critical role in optimizing inventory levels and maintaining production continuity. Explore your tasks and responsibilities Purchasing & Material Acquisition Create and issue purchase orders for raw materials, components, fabricated parts, consumables, and MRO items. Review manufacturing requirements, BOMs, and production schedules to determine purchasing needs. Obtain competitive quotes from approved suppliers and support cost reduction initiatives. Track open orders daily to ensure materials ship and arrive on schedule. Supplier Communication & Performance Communicate material specifications, quantities, drawings, revisions, and delivery requirements to suppliers. Follow up with vendors on order confirmations, lead times, delays, and backorders. Assist with supplier performance monitoring (on time delivery, quality, responsiveness). Production & Inventory Support Collaborate with production planners to support build schedules and respond to material shortages. Work with inventory control and warehouse teams to resolve receiving issues—including overages, damaged goods, incorrect materials, or missing certs. Help maintain safety stock and reorder points for critical manufacturing items. Documentation & Quality Compliance Verify that purchased materials meet required specifications and quality standards. Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data for part numbers, suppliers, pricing, and lead times. Internal Collaboration Coordinate with engineering on drawing changes, new part introductions, and supplier capability questions. Work with quality teams to support nonconformance resolution and corrective actions. Support finance with invoice discrepancies and cost verification. Other duties as assigned Show your expertise Education/Experience: Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent experience. 1–2 years of purchasing, production support, or related experience—preferably in manufacturing. Understanding basic manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly) is a plus. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Infor LN). Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to prioritize in a fast paced production environment. Effective communication skills with internal teams and suppliers. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Non‑Solicitation: We are not currently accepting third‑party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any employee of Exyte may be contacted by Exyte without obligation to the third‑party agency. Exyte US, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud to be an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to celebrating diversity and supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Contact: You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application! For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Phillip Turner via E‑Mail at View email address on click.appcast.io Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Exyte