MRP & SAP Buying Specialist — Electronics Manufacturing
PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.Ready to turn MRP signals into on-time product builds? If you thrive on fast-paced manufacturing and love bringing order to complex supply lines, this role is for you. Position Snapshot Pay: $36/hour Where: On-site (Not Remote) Schedule: 1st shift — Temp to hire What You Will Do Buy direct materials and services that keep production running. Act as the central point of contact linking internal teams, suppliers, and customers—supporting both ramp-up and full-rate production. Review requisitions, compare supplier bids, and cut POs on time. Execute purchasing driven by MRP with precision in SAP. Support procurement for new product introductions and current products. Coordinate last-time buys for end-of-life components. Hit targets for on-time delivery, inventory balance, and purchase price variance. Analyze forecast accuracy and communicate findings clearly. Maintain standard costs for assigned parts. Assist with sourcing and quoting to protect supply and lower cost. Resolve shortages, allocations, and transactional discrepancies quickly. Manage supplier performance with reviews and improvement actions. Own KPIs: OTD, PO acknowledgments, and past-due recovery. Be audit-ready (ISO and internal) and close out any findings. Drive continuous improvement in data integrity and planning parameters. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Must-Have Experience 4–7 years as a direct materials buyer in manufacturing (or closely related). MRP expertise with advanced SAP skills. Excel or Google Sheets power-user for analysis. Solid command of procurement, inventory, and supplier management best practices. Self-directed, able to prioritize multiple demands in a high-velocity environment. Excellent communicator and collaborator with internal and external partners. Detail-focused problem solver with strong accuracy. Knowledge of supply chain policies, procedures, and ISO standards. Nice to Have Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or similar (or equivalent experience). Experience in electronics manufacturing. Why It Matters You’ll work independently on moderately complex workstreams within established procurement practices—directly influencing delivery performance, cost, and supply continuity.