Purchasing Specialist
$57,824,000–$64,168,000 year
On-siteHenderson, Nevada, United States
Job Summary
Purchase machinery, equipment, tooling, raw materials, and supplies to support manufacturing operations while managing purchase requisitions, Bills of Materials, and engineering drawings. Create and maintain purchase orders, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms. Coordinate transportation, monitor supplier performance, resolve discrepancies, and maintain procurement documentation. Identify cost savings opportunities and participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability and production success. Full-time, exempt position in Henderson, Nevada.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Three (3) or more years of purchasing, procurement, manufacturing support, supply chain, or related office experience
- Strong computer proficiency
- Experience working within ERP systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and make sound business decisions
- Ability to build collaborative working relationships across departments and with external suppliers
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field
- Experience in manufacturing purchasing or industrial procurement
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems
- Experience reading engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience
- Experience supporting supplier qualification, sourcing, or cost reduction initiatives
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