Join a manufacturer with room for growth! We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to join our Procurement team in Orangeburg, NY. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of raw materials, packaging components, maintenance parts, operating supplies, and services that support our manufacturing operations. The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory levels, controlling costs, and ensuring on-time material availability to support production schedules and customer commitments. This individual will work closely with Operations, Materials Management, Production, Finance, and suppliers to drive supply chain efficiency and operational excellence. We are seeking a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, possesses strong analytical capabilities, and can make sound purchasing decisions based on data, forecasts, and business needs. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Inventory Management

• Develop and execute procurement plans and purchase orders based on inventory targets, forecasts, lead times, and production requirements.
• Manage the procurement of raw materials, packaging components, maintenance parts, services, and operating supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels daily to ensure material availability while minimizing excess inventory and maximizing warehouse utilization.
• Analyze historical usage, forecasts, supplier performance, and market conditions to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Ensure inventory remains within established targets while supporting operational and customer service objectives. Supplier Management
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply, quality, service, and cost competitiveness.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve favorable commercial outcomes.
• Manage supplier performance and ensure timely fulfillment of purchase commitments.
• Resolve supplier-related issues including delays, shortages, quality concerns, pricing discrepancies, and shipment inaccuracies.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and mitigate supply chain risks. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Production, Materials, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Finance teams to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Communicate potential shortages, inventory risks, and supply disruptions proactively to minimize operational impact.
• Support receiving, inventory control, and warehouse processes to ensure accurate material transactions and inventory integrity.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and month-end inventory reporting activities. Systems & Data Management
• Maintain procurement data, supplier records, contracts, pricing, and purchasing documentation within the ERP system.
• Ensure all purchasing and inventory-related transactions are entered accurately and in real time.
• Utilize data and reporting tools to identify trends, opportunities, and risks across the supply chain.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement processes, inventory management, and supplier performance. Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, procurement best practices, and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics AX experience is highly preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through. Key Competencies
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Supplier relationship management
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Initiative and proactive decision-making
• Organizational excellence
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Sense of urgency and accountability
• Continuous improvement mindset Preferred Qualifications
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience in plastics, packaging, or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier development, or inventory optimization initiatives What Success Looks Like In this role, success means:
• Materials are consistently available to support production requirements without emergency purchases.
• Inventory levels remain aligned with business objectives and storage capacity.
• Supplier performance supports reliable delivery, quality, and competitive pricing.
• Purchase orders and procurement activities are executed accurately and on time.
• Production interruptions due to material shortages are minimized.
• Inventory accuracy remains high with minimal discrepancies.
• Procurement activities contribute directly to operational efficiency, customer service, and profitability.

Come be part of a dynamic manufacturing organization that values accountability, teamwork, innovation, and results. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on operations while working alongside experienced leaders in a growing business. Your contributions will directly support our ability to serve customers, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen our position as a leader in the manufacturing industry.

Pay:

$30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person