What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain & Purchasing Specialist position at Wright Manufacturing Inc?
Description
Make an impact where it counts.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our supply chain—strengthening supplier partnerships, ensuring materials flow seamlessly, and helping keep production running without interruption. You’ll serve as a key point of contact for our supply base while driving efficiency and reliability across purchasing operations.
What You’ll Do
- Create and issue purchase orders to suppliers with accuracy and timeliness
- Review and validate documentation to ensure clear terms, conditions, and compliance
- Monitor inventory levels and proactively trigger orders to support production needs
- Partner with suppliers and internal teams to identify risks early and implement solutions—especially around potential shortages
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation
- Communicate with suppliers regarding delays, damages, or discrepancies in shipments
- Coordinate returns of non-conforming materials and ensure proper credit is received
- Share forecasts with suppliers to support planning and continuity
- Manage and update supplier data including pricing, lead times, and minimum order quantities (MOQ)
- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with suppliers
- Support broader supply chain, purchasing, and inventory initiatives as part of a cross-trained team
Requirements
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
- 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing purchasing or supply chain environment
- Strong analytical mindset with advanced systems and data skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
- Proven problem-solving ability in fast-paced environments
- Experience working in growing or dynamic organizations
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across teams
- Comfort working with engineering drawings, specifications, and supplier technical discussions
Core Competencies
- Collaborative team player with a confident and approachable style
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Excellent time management and ability to prioritize effectively
- Strong customer service mindset—internally and externally
- Professional, reliable, and accountable
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication
- Strong reasoning skills to analyze issues and resolve discrepancies
- Solid math and quantitative skills
Wright Manufacturing is proud to offer our Supply Chain & Purchasing Specialist the following benefits:
· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
· Company Paid Life Insurance and long-term disability
· Health Savings Accounts or Flexible Spending Accounts
· 401(k) with a company match of up to 4% of your contribution with full vesting upon eligibility
· Paid Leave starting at 80 hours per year
· 40 Hours of SSL (Safe and Sick Leave) per year
· 8 PAID Holidays
· Voluntary Short-term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
· Weekly pay checks
· Training and cross training
· Pride in our Team and our Products
Due to the volume of applications received only those applicants identified for the interview process will be contacted.
We work hard and care deeply. Why? Because safety and quality matter. Our Team depends on us to go home safely each day. Our customers depend on our team to build a quality product.
At Wright Manufacturing, Inc. we are “More than just a mower”… Find out why at www.wrightmfg.com
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