We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support daily purchasing operations for a manufacturing site in Prosperity, South Carolina. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining material availability, coordinating supply requests, and helping ensure smooth operations across office, production, and warehouse environments. The ideal candidate brings prior purchasing experience, strong attention to inventory accuracy, and the ability to work effectively with vendors and internal teams in a fast-paced setting.
Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day purchasing activities by creating, entering, and releasing purchase orders for raw materials, MRO items, and storeroom requests.
- Track inventory levels closely to help prevent shortages and support uninterrupted plant operations.
- Conduct weekly cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and help maintain accurate stock records.
- Coordinate with suppliers to obtain pricing, confirm deliveries, and resolve order-related issues in a timely manner.
- Support vendor setup activities by gathering required information and processing onboarding tasks through the company’s vendor management system.
- Work with plant and operations personnel to prioritize material needs and align purchasing actions with production demands.
- Maintain procurement documentation and system records with a high level of accuracy and organization.
- Assist with general procurement process support, including monitoring open orders and following up on outstanding items.
- Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain support within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Hands-on ability to create, enter, and issue purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
- Familiarity with SAP or comparable ERP systems used for purchasing and inventory management.
- Knowledge of buying processes for raw materials, MRO supplies, and general plant support items.
- Experience performing cycle counts and reconciling inventory discrepancies.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Effective communication skills for working with vendors and cross-functional internal teams.