Supply Chain Specialist

Location: Cookstown, NJ | Department: Supply Chain Reports To: Supply Chain Manager | Employment Type: Full-Time POSITION SUMMARY Drytech Inc. is seeking an organized, proactive Supply Chain Specialist to manage purchasing, material planning, supplier relationships, and production support. This role owns the purchasing process from material requirements through sourcing, purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and delivery—ensuring the right material, at the right time, at the right cost, from capable and approved suppliers. ABOUT DRYTECH Drytech Inc., located in Cookstown, New Jersey, designs and manufactures engineered moisture-control and air-purification products for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. We serve the U.S. Department of Defense, major aerospace and defense contractors, and industrial customers. Drytech operates under an AS9100 Rev. D Quality Management System. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Review MRP requirements, inventory, production schedules, and open orders to prioritize purchasing and anticipate shortages. Source materials and services; issue RFQs, evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing and lead times, and prepare purchase orders. Ensure supplier purchase orders communicate applicable drawings, revisions, specifications, certifications, quality clauses, and delivery requirements. Expedite critical and long-lead materials; maintain accurate supplier commitments and purchasing records. Maintain supplier relationships; address delivery, quality, pricing, and documentation issues; identify alternate sources and supply risks. Identify cost-reduction opportunities through competitive sourcing, quantity discounts, blanket orders, and scheduled releases. Coordinate supplier evaluation with Quality and comply with Approved Supplier List and AS9100 purchasing requirements. Obtain required supplier certifications and documentation; support traceability, corrective actions, and purchasing-related audits. Purchase MRO materials, tooling, and operational supplies; coordinate resolution of receiving discrepancies and supplier returns. QUALIFICATIONS 2–5 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, material planning, or manufacturing experience preferred. Strong organization, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage competing priorities independently. Accuracy with part numbers, specifications, pricing, quantities, and delivery requirements; proficiency in Excel and Outlook. Willingness to learn Drytech products, manufacturing processes, ERP/MRP systems, and quality requirements. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing; AS9100/ISO 9001; ERP/MRP systems; Bills of Material and controlled drawings; supplier qualification and corrective action; DoD purchasing; familiarity with CMMC/NIST SP 800-171; APICS/ASCM or similar certification. SCHEDULE, COMPENSATION & COMPLIANCE On-site in Cookstown, NJ | Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM | Starting salary: $60,000 per year. Occasional supplier visits or business travel may be required. The position may involve ITAR/EAR-controlled products and technical data. Candidates must be eligible to access applicable controlled information and maintain confidentiality. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Proactive, persistent, organized, commercially minded, and accountable. You anticipate shortages, negotiate effectively, find alternatives, maintain strong supplier relationships, and communicate issues before they affect production.

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