Purchasing Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-22
-
Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis
Reports to:
Production Control Manager
Salary Exempt
1st Shift, Full Time
M-F 8am - 4:30 pm
Manages Others:
No
- Medical insurance with 1st $500 expenses paid by the company
- Dental & Vision
- Life & AD&D
- Critical Care, Accident & Hospital Indemnity
- 401K / 401K ROTH
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance 1x salary, $10K spouse, $5K each child (age limits apply)
- 401K, 401K Roth Company Match
- 80 hours pro-rated Vacation 1st year plus an additional day each year at anniversary date
- 56 hours Paid Sick Leave
- 10 Paid holidays!
- Klauber Machine & Gear
- Pacific, MO
Reports to:
Production Control Manager
Salary Exempt
1st Shift, Full Time M-F 8am - 4:30 pm Manages Others:
No
- Medical insurance with 1st $500 expenses paid by the company
- Dental & Vision
- Life & AD&D
- Critical Care, Accident & Hospital Indemnity
- 401K / 401K ROTH
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance 1x salary, $10K spouse, $5K each child (age limits apply)
- 401K, 401K Roth Company Match
- 80 hours pro-rated Vacation 1st year plus an additional day each year at anniversary date
- 56 hours Paid Sick Leave
- 10 Paid holidays!
The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and procuring the materials, supplies, equipment, and services required to support Klauber Machine & Gear Company’s production schedules, operational goals, and cost objectives. This role plays a critical part in ensuring a reliable supply chain by making strategic purchasing decisions that balance cost, quality, delivery, and manufacturing priorities.
The Purchasing Specialist negotiates with suppliers, develops and maintains strong supplier relationships, and proactively resolves supply, delivery, and quality issues in collaboration with internal departments. This position also coordinates and expedites the procurement of inventory and production components to ensure manufacturing requirements are met and production schedules remain on track.
As a highly visible role within the organization, the Purchasing Specialist has the opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and grow professionally within the company.
Work Location: This is an on-site only role that requires daily interaction and collaboration with multiple departments to ensure effective communication, timely decision‑making, and operational efficiency.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY General Responsibilities- Negotiate with suppliers for materials, components, and services to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable service while maintaining strong vendor relationships
- Manage MRO purchasing activities and inventory replenishment to ensure uninterrupted material availability and support production requirements
- Coordinate subcontracted services, including heat treating, plating, and other outside processing requirements
- Oversee inbound domestic and international shipments by working closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transportation providers
- Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations (RFQs), analyzing cost, lead time, risk, and quality factors to identify cost‑saving opportunities
- Address supplier quality issues by communicating nonconforming material concerns and driving corrective action
- Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, manufacturing processes, and engineering developments to support strategic purchasing decisions
- Review ERP/MRP-generated material requirements daily and manage purchasing actions to meet production and engineering demands
- Create and maintain purchase orders, amendments, and sourcing documentation while collaborating with Engineering and Production to ensure timely procurement
- Expedite and adjust supplier deliveries to prevent production disruptions and material shortages
- Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers to improve supply chain performance and mitigate sourcing risks
- Support sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities to reuse, recycle, and reduce material waste
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, service, and cost…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).