What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist - Manufacturing position at Antron Engineering & Machines?
Description:
We’re looking for an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to join our growing manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll be
responsible for purchasing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring on-time delivery of materials and services to keep production running smoothly.
If you have purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment and enjoy working with suppliers, production teams, and estimating, we encourage you to apply.
What You’ll Do
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Issue and manage purchase orders for materials, components, and outside services
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Source and evaluate suppliers to support cost, quality, and delivery goals
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Monitor open orders and expedite materials to keep production on schedule
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Work closely with Estimating, Engineering, Scheduling, and Production teams
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Support quoting by gathering supplier pricing and lead times
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Track vendor performance including on-time delivery and quality metrics
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Coordinate supplier corrective actions and resolve pricing or invoice issues
- Maintain purchasing records, certifications, and ERP system data
What We’re Looking For
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5 years of purchasing or buyer experience in manufacturing
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Experience purchasing raw materials, machining services, fabrication, or production supplies
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Strong understanding of supply chain, supplier management, and inventory planning
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Ability to read technical drawings and material specifications
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Experience with ERP/MRP systems (JobBOSS preferred)
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred
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Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field
- Experience in precision machining, metal fabrication, or contract manufacturing
Join a team where your purchasing expertise helps keep production running smoothly and supports the growth of our manufacturing operations.