Purchasing Specialist

Description

CTech Manufacturing

Location:
Weston, WI

Department:
Supply Chain / Operations

Employment Type:
Full-Time

CTech Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Purchasing Specialist to support our manufacturing operations through strategic sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration. This role is critical to ensuring production continuity, maintaining supplier performance, controlling costs, and supporting operational efficiency across the organization.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and brings strong technical aptitude, procurement experience, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering, production, operations, and finance teams.

Source and purchase raw materials, components, specialty products, equipment, operational supplies, and services to support manufacturing operations

Manage both commodity and non-commodity purchasing activities, including metals, engineered components, and production-related materials

Create, review, and manage purchase orders while ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantities, lead times, and delivery schedules

Monitor supplier performance and open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and uninterrupted production support

Evaluate supplier quotations and make purchasing decisions based on cost, quality, lead time, and operational requirements

Negotiate pricing, supplier terms, and lead times to support cost savings and operational efficiency

Proactively identify material shortages, supply risks, and urgent purchasing needs

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that support reliability and continuous improvement initiatives

Partner closely with engineering teams to support material requirements, design changes, and new product introductions

Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical specifications to ensure accurate sourcing decisions

Collaborate with engineering, production, warehouse, operations, and finance teams to maintain material availability and production schedules

Support cost-reduction initiatives and alternative sourcing strategies without compromising quality or functionality

Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Utilize ERP systems, purchasing software, and advanced Excel tools to forecast material requirements and support purchasing decisions

Analyze purchasing activity, supplier performance, material usage, and demand trends to identify risks and opportunities

Generate and maintain reports related to purchasing activity, forecasting, supplier metrics, and operational performance

Utilize advanced Excel functions including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis tools

Write and interpret basic SQL queries to extract and validate purchasing and operational data

Maintain accurate purchasing and material data while improving reporting visibility and forecasting accuracy

Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers regarding pricing, delivery schedules, order status, lead times, and performance expectations

Resolve supplier-related issues including shortages, late deliveries, quality concerns, freight issues, and invoice discrepancies

Participate in supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, responsiveness, delivery, and cost savings

Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing standards

Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, contracts, and supporting files

Review purchasing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance

High school diploma or GED required

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, Engineering, or related field preferred

2–4 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Experience purchasing…