Inventory / Buyer / Planner

Purchasing Specialists/Administrators Planners Contract to Perm Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, the Purchasing Administrator is responsible for performing a variety of procurement functions in support of Corporate Supply Chain Initiatives. This position includes collaboration within multiple levels of the organization and supply base. The focus will be on maintaining integrity and accuracy of Purchasing/Supply Chain information. Key Responsibilities: Processes Purchase Requisitions and Creates Purchase Orders Creation of New Items from Vendor Quotes Maintains Item Vendor Lead Times Expedites past due purchase orders and communicates changes to the organization Assists in streamlining the purchasing processes. All item creation and updates (Purchased & Manufactured) Bills of Materials Routings/Operations Work Centers Price Maintenance *Maintains Overall Data Integrity Purchases Certain Parts & PO Revisions Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in business, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). 5+ years of experience in a multi-site manufacturing and distribution environment. Proficiency in ERP systems (Infor CSI preferred) and MS Office applications. Effective in cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Sales, Service and Production Operations. Familiarity with lean practices and standard work principles. Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong communication and organizational skills. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Computer Savvy.