Purchasing Specialist
Job Description
- Source and purchase raw materials, equipment, and services to support manufacturing operations.
- Evaluate supplier quotes, negotiate pricing, and establish cost-effective purchasing agreements.
- Monitor inventory levels to maintain adequate material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
- Create, track, and follow up on purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
- Resolve supplier delivery, pricing, and quality issues as they arise.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to understand material requirements and project needs.
- Research new suppliers, products, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and procurement documentation.
- Support inventory control processes and internal purchasing audits.
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and industry standards.
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
- 2-4 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Experience with ERP systems, purchasing software, and inventory management systems.
- Strong understanding of procurement practices, vendor management, and inventory control.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or similar certification is a plus.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Senior Technical Recruiter
Naeomi is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than two years of experience supporting candidates and clients. She focuses on Sterling’s Commercial Division, recruiting for roles across plastics, machining, aerospace, and other specialized technical environments.
Naeomi enjoys recruiting because it gives her the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in someone’s life. She is passionate about helping candidates find new opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and long-term career growth.
For Naeomi, recruiting is also about building trusted relationships and being a helpful resource beyond one placement. Whether supporting an individual candidate or someone in their network who may be looking for a new role, she takes pride in helping people move forward with confidence.