Cem-Tec · 19 hours ago
Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCem-Tec is a family-owned company that designs and produces engineered infrastructure for various industries. The Purchasing & Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for managing procurement and inventory control, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and maintaining strong vendor relationships while optimizing inventory levels.
IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Source and purchase steel pipe and tubing, plate, anchor bolts, hardware, and fabrication materials as required
Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and on-time delivery
Request and analyze quotes, negotiate pricing, and issue purchase orders within ERP System in alignment with production schedules
Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, or invoicing discrepancies
Coordinate lead times and ordering cycles for components based upon production scheduling need
Monitor internal component inventory and work with production manager to schedule JIT fabrication of components
Maintain accurate purchasing, receiving, and inventory records within the ERP system
Validate correct pricing for components against BOM costs in system
Ensure all material transactions follow established procedures for traceability and audit compliance, including MRT and SDS for purchased items
Understand, create, and maintain CAD drawings for use in maintaining internally manufactured components
Maintain accurate inventory levels for raw materials, components purchased, components manufactured, and supplies
Oversee receiving processes, ensuring materials are properly labeled, stored, and entered into the ERP system
Implement inventory optimization strategies to reduce shortages, overstock, and carrying costs, while maintaining competitive buying practices
Qualification
Required
3+ years of purchasing or inventory control experience
Experience with Computer Aided Drawing and ability to read technical drawings
Experience with ERP systems (manufacturing and procurement modules preferred)
Excellent written and verbal communication, and vendor management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (formerly Microsoft Office) applications required
Strong analytical and organizational skills with a commitment to accuracy
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment
Company
Cem-Tec
Cem-Tec designs and produces engineered infrastructure for the lighting, transportation, and wireless industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase