Manufacturing Procurement Specialist

Advantic Building Group is a design-build structural solutions company focused on building smarter, lighter, and more efficient infrastructure. We design, fabricate, and install systems using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) — a high-performance material that helps our partners move faster, build safer, and reduce long-term impact across mission-critical and industrial environments.

But what truly sets Advantic apart isn’t just what we build — it’s how we work and who we work with.

We value individuals who are curious, accountable, and willing to lean in when things get challenging. At Advantic, culture isn’t a poster on the wall — it’s lived out every day in how we collaborate, problem-solve, and support one another. If you’re looking for a place where your voice matters, your work has impact, and your growth is encouraged, you’ll feel at home here.

The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for ensuring timely procurement of materials, accurate inventory management, and seamless support coordination between procurement, production, and planning teams. This role supports daily production activities by maintaining adequate material levels, monitoring supply chain performance, and driving process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

• Purchase raw materials, consumables, tooling, hardware, and packaging components required to support daily and forecasted production needs.
• Track purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Expedite urgent orders and proactively resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, receipts, and material consumption.
• Approve invoices and expedite deliveries as needed to support production demands.
• Review demand data and make decisions on purchasing needs to support fabrication schedule

• Manage vendor relationships to ensure service quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Evaluate new suppliers to ensure capacity to deliver to our fabrication schedule and needs.
• Resolve supplier issues related to defective or delayed deliveries by coordinating with vendors, quality control, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain vendor risk assessments, scorecards, and mitigation strategies.

• Manage procurement data in systems such as Inflow and Net Suite, including:
  • Placement of purchase orders
  • Receipt of goods
  • Procurement and inventory transactions
• Maintain and update master data including part numbers, lead times, and reorder points.
• Maintain accurate procurement records in digital and/or manual systems, including pricing, vendor data, delivery schedules, and performance metrics.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage supply chain transactions and reporting.

• Collaborate with production, planning, and quality teams to meet operational and scheduling goals.
• Update production schedules based on current supply chain status, including vendor lead times, delivery updates, and inventory levels.
• Adjust procurement plans in response to demand changes or production delays.
• Assist in troubleshooting supply disruptions that impact manufacturing timelines.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to proactively manage supply constraints and material shortages.

• Generate and analyze supply chain reports to support performance tracking and strategic decision-making.
• Support cost analysis, forecasting, and demand planning initiatives.

• Identify and implement improvements in procurement and inventory processes.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Stay informed on industry trends, market shifts, and best practices in supply chain management.

• High school diploma or GED or five to seven years’ related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or production planning—preferably in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Strong working knowledge of…