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Ultimate Staffing · 12 hours ago

Purchasing Specialist

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $60K/yr

2+ years exp

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join a client in Fort Worth. 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.

EmploymentHuman ResourcesManufacturingStaffing Agency

Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Alan Barros

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Purchasing experienceERP systems proficiencySupply Chain certificationsAdvanced Excel skillsOverseas supplier managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills