Purchasing Specialist c

Purchasing Specialist

Full-time Moncks Corner, SC Exclusive confidential search — details shared with qualified applicants.

Next Deavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees

Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence

Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)

Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment

You will support purchasing and materials planning to keep production running smoothly across key value streams. You will coordinate with planning, production, materials, procurement teams and suppliers to align deliveries and requirements. This is a contract, onsite role working a standard daytime shift (5x8 days) to support manufacturing operations.

• Place purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to confirm status and delivery commitments
• Monitor material needs, delivery timing, and potential supply constraints to protect production schedules
• Ensure internal customer dates are accurately populated and maintained to support planning activities
• Coordinate with planning, production, materials, and procurement teams to resolve purchasing or scheduling issues
• Escalate shortages, late deliveries, or planning concerns as they arise
• Maintain accurate purchasing and planning information in business systems
• Provide general administrative and transactional support related to purchasing and materials planning

• 1+ year in a manufacturing business role; supply chain experience preferred
• Prior experience in purchasing, supply chain, materials planning, production planning, or manufacturing support preferred
• Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred)
• Strong attention to detail with purchase orders, dates, schedules, and material requirements
• Effective communication skills for working with internal teams and external suppliers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Ability to support multiple priorities across value streams and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

$24.00 - $30.00/hour

This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.