Analysis Skills, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Communication Skills, Consulting, Corporate Policies, Cost Control, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), High School Diploma, Industry Standards, Internal Audit, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing Operations, Market Research, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Software, Product Costing, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Supply Chain, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection
Title: Purchasing Specialist
Location: Hartford, WI
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Salary: $75k-$90k/yr.
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to support manufacturing operations by sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring the timely procurement of products and services. This role works closely with Production, Engineering, and Suppliers to maintain inventory levels, reduce costs, and support efficient manufacturing operations.
Job Duties:
- Source and purchase raw materials, equipment, and services to support manufacturing operations.
- Evaluate supplier quotes, negotiate pricing, and establish cost-effective purchasing agreements.
- Monitor inventory levels to maintain adequate material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
- Create, track, and follow up on purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
- Resolve supplier delivery, pricing, and quality issues as they arise.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to understand material requirements and project needs.
- Research new suppliers, products, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and procurement documentation.
- Support inventory control processes and internal purchasing audits.
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and industry standards.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
- 2-4 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Experience with ERP systems, purchasing software, and inventory management systems.
- Strong understanding of procurement practices, vendor management, and inventory control.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or similar certification is a plus.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com