Supply Chain Specialist - Materials Management

Buyer – Manufacturing / Supply Chain Job Type : Contract Contract Length: Approximately 4–6 months

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Buyer to support a manufacturing organization on a temporary 4–6 month contract assignment. The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing purchasing experience and strong SAP experience, particularly using SAP within procurement and MRP processes. This is a hands-on role for someone who can step in quickly and contribute with minimal training.

Must-Have Qualifications

1+ year of Buyer / Purchasing experience

Previous manufacturing purchasing experience required

Hands-on experience using SAP on the procurement/purchasing side

Experience working with SAP MRP (Material Requirements Planning)

Ability to review and evaluate MRP requirements to determine what materials need to be purchased and when

Familiarity with SAP transaction codes (T-codes) used for purchasing and/or MRP

Hands-on experience with the full purchasing process, including:

Creating and placing purchase orders

Obtaining and reviewing vendor confirmations

Monitoring open orders

Expediting materials

Resolving supplier and purchasing issues

Experience working with outside vendors and suppliers

Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and follow-through

Ability to work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Production, Accounting/AP, and suppliers

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly:

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Ability to take ownership of issues and work collaboratively to find solutions

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

3+ years of Buyer / Purchasing experience

Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs

Experience purchasing components, materials, or products from outside vendors

Previous contract or project-based manufacturing experience

Additional experience with inventory analysis, supplier performance, or supply chain metrics