Purchaser
mariat@jrtmanufacturingllc.comOverview As a Purchaser, you’ll keep purchasing activities moving by sourcing products and materials, coordinating with vendors, and supporting accurate inventory and supply planning. You’ll use purchasing management systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools to track orders, review pricing, and help teams make informed decisions. Your impact: By coordinating timely purchasing and inventory updates, you help internal teams access the materials they need and support reliable supply chain operations. Duties Manage purchasing and procurement activities, from sourcing and pricing review through order tracking and follow-up. Communicate with vendors, negotiate terms and pricing, and build effective vendor relationships. Monitor inventory levels and inventory control needs; coordinate with materials management, logistics, and supply chain partners. Use spreadsheets and Excel data analysis to review purchasing information, support planning, and identify discrepancies. Maintain accurate records in purchasing management systems, ERP systems, and accounting software; support materials requirements planning (MRP) processes. Qualifications Experience or knowledge in purchasing, procurement, purchasing management, supply chain management, inventory management, or merchandising. Strong vendor communication, vendor relationship management, negotiation, and direct negotiation procurement skills. Comfort working with spreadsheets and Excel data analysis. Familiarity with SAP, SAP ERP, JD Edwards, Oracle EBS, AS400, or other ERP and accounting software is helpful; not every system is required. Able to learn and use technically supported purchasing management systems and apply sound judgment to pricing, sourcing, and inventory needs. Pay: $24.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person