We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to support purchasing operations for a well-established manufacturing facility in the La Vergne area. This position will coordinate a high volume of plant purchasing activity, manage purchase orders, communicate with established suppliers, and help ensure materials and supplies are available when needed. The ideal candidate will have purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, strong ERP skills, and the ability to stay organized while supporting multiple departments across the plant.
Purchasing Specialist Compensation and Hours:
- $24.00 - $28.00 an hour, depending on experience
- 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday
- Temp-to-hire opportunity
- Onsite position in La Vergne, TN
- Manufacturing environment
Purchasing Specialist Skills and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Two or more years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory control, receiving, maintenance administration, or a related area preferred
- Previous purchasing experience in a manufacturing or plant environment strongly preferred
- Experience creating and managing purchase orders in an ERP system
- SAP experience preferred
- Experience communicating with suppliers and following open orders through delivery
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
- Ability to manage a high volume of purchasing activity and shifting priorities
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with departments throughout a manufacturing facility
Purchasing Specialist Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and manage purchase orders in SAP for production materials, plant supplies, maintenance items, and other operational needs
- Coordinate a high volume of purchasing activity that may exceed 100 purchase orders per month
- Work with established suppliers to confirm pricing, availability, order status, and delivery timing
- Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on delayed or time-sensitive orders
- Review purchasing requests for complete information and proper cost allocation before processing
- Support the purchase of materials used in manufacturing, including powders used to produce inserts, along with MRO and general plant supplies
- Complete receiving transactions in SAP and assist with purchase order, quantity, or delivery discrepancies
- Help monitor critical plant supplies and communicate replenishment needs
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and support plant spending and cost tracking
- Partner with Production, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to support day-to-day purchasing needs
- Assist with routing purchased items to the appropriate area of the plant using a cart when needed; heavy lifting is not expected
Benefits Offered by Wood Personnel:
- Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit or Payroll Card
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Referral Bonus
- Performance Bonus
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance