Purchasing Specialist

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join a client in Fort Worth. This is a full-time, direct hire position.

The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for purchasing raw materials and managing the procurement process to ensure timely, cost-effective, and efficient supply in alignment with organizational goals.

Job Duties:

• Send weekly forecasts to vendors and follow up on supplier commitments.
• Review MRP reports and create, release, and manage purchase orders in SAP/Avatar based on requirements.
• Reschedule purchase orders weekly according to updated MRP needs via email or PO Management in Avatar.
• Monitor material status using MO Shortage and related reports; provide timely updates.
• Resolve material issues, coordinate dispositions, and maintain communication between suppliers and internal teams.
• Create MIT requests and coordinate with customs for cross-dock materials.
• Oversee daily activities related to raw material planning, procurement, inventory control, and supplier performance.
• Ensure timely arrival and receipt of assigned materials for production.
• Conduct weekly audits of PO pricing for received and open orders; collaborate with A/P team on payment processes.
• Manage return and scrap processes for defective materials, including RTV activities (shipments, debit notes, and tracking).
• Prepare and monitor cross-dock material status, ensuring pending shipments are assigned correctly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience in ME or EE materials with knowledge of material characteristics and MRP logic.
• At least 2 years of experience managing overseas suppliers or in supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and SRM software; advanced Excel skills.
• Supply Chain certifications (APICS CPIM, CIPS, Six Sigma) preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.