What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Cube Hub Inc?
Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Location: Waynesboro, PA 17268
Duration: 6-Month Contract (Possible Extension)
Shift: First Shift
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support procurement and material planning activities for a manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement of direct materials, maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring inventory levels, and supporting production schedules. The ideal candidate will have experience with MRP, SAP (or similar ERP systems), and manufacturing purchasing.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze MRP demand and place purchase orders to support production.
- Manage purchase orders and ensure timely supplier deliveries.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, pricing, and invoice issues.
- Coordinate with Planning, Production, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to prevent material shortages.
- Review open purchase orders and expedite critical materials as needed.
- Maintain accurate purchasing transactions in SAP or ERP systems.
- Communicate supply risks and escalate supplier issues when necessary.
- Support inventory optimization and excess inventory reduction initiatives.
- Collaborate with suppliers on forecasts, engineering changes, and delivery schedules.
- Resolve purchasing and receiving discrepancies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or 3 years of purchasing/procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience as a Buyer or Purchasing Specialist supporting manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
- Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
- Strong supplier management and purchase order experience.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Experience
- Direct materials purchasing
- Production planning support
- Inventory management
- Manufacturing industries such as HVAC, electronics, refrigeration, metal fabrication, or industrial manufacturing
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Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a US Citizen or GCH? If on Visa please mention the Visa Status
- Are you ready for background check and drug screen in accordance with the local law and regulations?
- Please confirm your email address and contact number?
- Cube Hub payroll is "Bi-Weekly, we pay every-other-Friday. Are you Comfortable with Bi-Weekly payroll policy?
- What is your Expected Pay Range?
- Do you have at least 3 years of experience in a purchasing, procurement, or buyer role within a manufacturing environment?
- Do you have experience purchasing direct materials for manufacturing or production operations?
- Do you have experience using an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, QAD, JD Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics for purchasing activities?
- Do you have experience working with Material Requirements Planning (MRP)?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $32