Salary:

$28 - 32 per hour

Reference:

JOB - 6345

Manufacturing Buyer /

Purchasing Specialist North Sioux City, SD Pay:

Up to $32.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-3:30 PM Responsibilities Manage day-to-day purchasing and procurement needs across the manufacturing facility Purchase parts, materials, supplies, equipment, and services for Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other departments Create, review, and manage purchase orders Work directly with vendors on pricing, availability, lead times, and order status Review purchase orders for accuracy and resolve discrepancies Receive purchased items against POs within the ERP system Maintain accurate purchasing records, spreadsheets, and system data Track orders and communicate potential shortages or delays that could impact production Coordinate purchasing requirements with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Accounting, and Plant Management Support Engineering projects by purchasing materials, equipment, and other project-related items Assist with capital expenditure purchasing and documentation Support spare-parts and MRO purchasing requirements Assist with maintenance scheduling and work-order coordination as needed Maintain accurate vendor, purchasing, and procurement documentation Participate in forecasting and cross-functional planning meetings Serve as a key ERP/NetSuite resource for purchasing activities within the department Respond to occasional urgent purchasing needs outside normal business hours Qualifications Previous purchasing, procurement, buyer, or materials experience in a manufacturing, production, or operations environment Strong experience creating and managing purchase orders Experience working directly with suppliers and vendors Strong ERP/MRP system experience NetSuite experience is highly preferred Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities Comfortable managing multiple purchase requests and priorities simultaneously Strong math and analytical skills Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and multiple internal departments Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Preferred Experience 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment Food or beverage manufacturing experience Production or operations purchasing experience NetSuite experience MRO or spare-parts purchasing experience Experience purchasing for Engineering or capital projects Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment CMMS experience #LP