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Purchasing Specialist

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, components, and services to meet production and operational needs. This role involves negotiating prices, lead times, and terms with suppliers to secure the best value and maintaining purchase orders, contracts, and supplier records within the ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, components, and services to meet production and operational needs.
• Negotiate prices, lead times, and terms with suppliers to secure the best value for the company.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders, contracts, and supplier records within the ERP system.
• Own KPIs for inventory levels, PPV, inventory turns, and DSOH.
• Monitor supplier performance and work with vendors to resolve delivery, quality, or service issues.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to ensure purchased materials meet specifications and quality standards.
• Track and maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent shortages and minimize excess.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to support long-term supply chain stability.
• Stay informed on industry trends, cost drivers, and supply chain risks that could impact material availability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable quality standards (ISO 9001 / AS9100).
• Provide regular updates and reports on purchasing activities to management.
• Establish stocking programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position with working hours from Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm or 7 : 00 am to 4 : 00 pm, with flexibility provided. The role reports to the Director of Supply Chain and works alongside the Director of Operations and a Planner. The company offers a family-oriented, close-knit team environment, and is private equity-owned and growing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Matthews, South Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $36.06 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Matthews,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.