<p>We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team in Richlandtown, Pennsylvania, on a Contract to permanent position. This role requires a highly motivated individual with a strong background in procurement processes and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The ideal candidate will excel in managing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring data accuracy within a manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee demand planning and material requirement calculations to ensure efficient procurement processes.</p><p>• Manage supplier lead times, production schedules, and transit timelines to maintain smooth operations.</p><p>• Maintain and update item master data, including accurate lead times, safety stock levels, and reorder points.</p><p>• Work directly within ERP systems such as Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics to run and interpret reports, manage exception messages, and adjust planned orders.</p><p>• Analyze and resolve inventory discrepancies, ensuring alignment with production and supply chain goals.</p><p>• Collaborate with suppliers to monitor performance, negotiate delivery schedules, and resolve shortages.</p><p>• Ensure Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy and its impact on planning and production processes.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and conditional formatting, for data analysis and reporting.</p><p>• Proactively identify and address supply chain inefficiencies through root cause analysis.</p><p>• Support cost control efforts by optimizing inventory levels and improving cash flow.</p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Procurement Specialist to join our team in Princeton, NJ. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in optimizing sourcing strategies for various facility-related categories, ensuring cost-efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage procurement processes, and contribute to the success of our operations within the reinsurance and Lloyds markets.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and procurement activities.</p><p>• Lead strategic procurement tasks, including conducting market analysis, managing demand forecasting, initiating formal tenders, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and implementing agreements.</p><p>• Represent business and client needs effectively during contract negotiations and decision-making processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with the legal team and other relevant departments to prepare and finalize contracts.</p><p>• Maintain a centralized repository for contracts, addendums, and related documentation for assigned categories or projects.</p><p>• Ensure all procurement and supplier activities adhere to legal, regulatory, and corporate responsibility standards.</p><p>• Manage sourcing efforts for facility projects, facility maintenance, and office furniture while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Utilize digital tools to streamline procurement processes and improve operational efficiency.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing strategies to achieve optimal outcomes for price, timing, and quality.</p>
<p>Our client, a growing food manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented <strong>Purchasing Specialist</strong> to join their team; This role is fully on-site, Monday-Friday, in the Ewing NJ area. This is a key role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys owning the full procurement lifecycle—from vendor management to cost analysis and inventory planning.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for managing all procurement activities, ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials while maintaining high quality and food safety standards. This role blends strategic sourcing with hands-on execution and requires strong relationship management, analytical thinking, and operational oversight.</p><p><br></p><p>Salary is 85,000 - 115,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include health insurance, 401k, and PTO.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor inventory levels and place purchase orders based on production needs and forecasts</li><li>Track market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain developments to inform purchasing decisions</li><li>Analyze costs, manage budgets, and provide reporting to support financial planning</li><li>Resolve issues related to shipments, delays, or product discrepancies</li><li>Maintain organized documentation, including requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor records</li><li>Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance within ERP systems and spreadsheets</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations, production, and quality teams to align purchasing with business needs</li><li>Coordinate with quality assurance to ensure all materials meet food safety and company standards</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing</li><li>Source and vet new vendors while monitoring performance of existing suppliers</li><li>Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to achieve cost savings and favorable agreements</li></ul>
<p>A busy company in the Fairfield area is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to join their growing organization. This Purchasing Analyst will get the chance to join an expanding team that offers career advancement and a flexible work schedule. The ideal Purchasing Analyst will have strong Excel skills including proficiency with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPS and come from a manufacturing industry (not required). This Purchasing Analyst role is a data-driven one responsible for analyzing, developing, and executing sourcing strategies that support new business initiatives and ongoing production needs. This Purchasing Analyst position partners cross-functionally to evaluate supplier capabilities, model costs, and optimize supply chain decisions to drive profitability, scalability, and operational efficiency. Other responsibilities required of this Purchasing Analyst are below:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Purchasing Analyst Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze and evaluate potential suppliers based on cost structures, capacity, quality, and lead-time performance.</li><li>Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified suppliers using data-driven assessment methods.</li><li>Build cost models and perform comparative analyses to support new business opportunities and product launches.</li><li>Partner with Sales and Finance to provide sourcing insights for quoting, forecasting, and margin optimization.</li><li>Collect, analyze, and benchmark supplier quotations to identify cost drivers and savings opportunities.</li><li>Lead data-supported pricing negotiations and optimize commercial terms with suppliers.</li><li>Translate demand forecasts and inventory data into purchasing plans and procurement strategies.</li><li>Monitor purchase orders, supplier performance, and key KPIs to ensure on-time delivery and supply continuity.</li><li>Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, risk, scalability, and operational requirements.</li><li>Analyze supplier performance and drive continuous improvement across cost, quality, and delivery metrics.</li></ul><p>This Purchasing Analyst position is paying between $75,000 and $85,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Purchasing Analyst role please apply today! </p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Master Planner to oversee production scheduling and ensure seamless operations for our client's manufacturing facility in Bristol, Pennsylvania. This role requires expertise with Epicor software and a solid background in production planning and scheduling in high-mix manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and the ability to address and resolve scheduling challenges to support on-time delivery and operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage the master production schedule using Epicor software, ensuring alignment with plant capacity and material availability.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to oversee daily planning activities and maintain efficient production workflows.</p><p>• Monitor and adjust schedules for a high-mix manufacturing environment with thousands of SKUs, adapting to shifting priorities.</p><p>• Coordinate with Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to communicate updates and support delivery goals.</p><p>• Identify and address bottlenecks, risks, and gaps in planning, implementing effective mitigation strategies.</p><p>• Participate in regular production meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.</p><p>• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within planning tools to optimize scheduling and resource allocation.</p><p>• Maintain close interaction on the production floor to monitor progress and address operational concerns.</p><p>• Support long-term capacity planning and forecasting efforts to align with business objectives.</p>