CTech Manufacturing · 7 hours ago
Purchasing & Inventory Specialist
Schofield, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCTech Manufacturing is a company that values small-town teamwork and has experienced significant growth over the past 25 years. They are seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Specialist who will be responsible for purchasing materials, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring alignment of purchasing activities with production schedules.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Create, review, and process purchase orders for materials and services in accordance with company policies and operational requirements
Verify pricing, quantities, and lead times prior to issuing purchase orders
Monitor and maintain open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and fulfillment
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors regarding order status, shipping details, and delivery schedules
Communicate effectively to resolve order discrepancies, pricing issues, shortages, or delays
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support reliable supply
Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to align purchasing activity with inventory levels and production needs
Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits as required
Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, or documentation
Review and reconcile purchase orders with receiving documentation to ensure accuracy
Ensure all purchasing and inventory activities comply with company procurement policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations
Maintain proper documentation for audit, reporting, and compliance purposes
Generate reports related to purchasing activity, inventory levels, and vendor performance
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, inventory accuracy, and material availability
Work closely with procurement, production, finance, sales and operations teams to support efficient material flow and operational success
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Prior experience in purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain support—preferably in a manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Experience with inventory management systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solving ability to resolve purchasing and inventory discrepancies
Basic understanding of inventory control and material flow
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Self-directed with a strong sense of accountability
Customer-service oriented with a collaborative mindset
Proactive and adaptable to changing operational need
Preferred
Associate's or bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred
Experience working with vendors and ERP systems
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance (CTech pays 80% of premiums)
PTO
Health Savings Accounts
Employee discounts on CTech products
Company
CTech Manufacturing
CTech is an American manufacturing company specializing in lightweight, aluminum carts, cabinets, and products for tactical storage.
Founded in 1992
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase