We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchaser to support material procurement and production planning activities in Sanford, Maine. This position plays an important role in keeping supply and manufacturing operations aligned by coordinating purchasing activity, maintaining accurate system records, and helping ensure work moves through production on schedule. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working closely with suppliers and internal teams to solve issues and keep priorities on track.
Responsibilities:
- Create and issue purchase orders that align with manufacturing demand and support uninterrupted production.
- Evaluate supplier performance by tracking cost, quality, service, and delivery results, and follow up on urgent needs to reduce delays.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records in Epicor, including supplier details, item data, pricing, lead times, and related transaction information.
- Support month-end activities by preparing purchasing and inventory data needed for reporting and reconciliation.
- Open, monitor, and complete production work orders while resolving transaction errors that may affect workflow through the facility.
- Develop and adjust production schedules to reflect incoming work, capacity needs, and operational priorities.
- Communicate with operations teams each day to address scheduling concerns, material availability, and order status updates.
- Perform ongoing data entry and record reviews in Epicor to confirm accuracy, identify discrepancies, and correct missing or incorrect information.
- Contribute to cross-functional improvement efforts by applying Lean thinking to strengthen information flow, improve material movement, and reduce waste.
- Follow established safety and environmental practices while supporting high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, or buyer-related work within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Working knowledge of purchase order processing, supplier coordination, and material planning activities.
- Ability to manage detailed data accurately within an ERP system such as Epicor.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond quickly to changing production needs.
- Effective communication skills for working with suppliers and internal departments on purchasing and scheduling matters.
- Analytical attention to detail with the ability to identify record discrepancies and resolve transaction issues.
- Familiarity with inventory reporting, production work orders, and scheduling support is preferred.
- Understanding of continuous improvement concepts, including Lean principles, is an asset.