Purchasing Specialist
Core
Secure material availability for internal and external customers by managing purchasing processes, supplier forecasts, and inventory for manufacturing components including coils, etching, end plates, machining, and welding.
Role type
Purchasing Specialist (Manufacturing)
Builds
Material supply plans, purchase orders, and inventory reduction strategies for shipbuilding/manufacturing projects.
Domain
Manufacturing / Shipbuilding / Industrial Materials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier management, PO management, lead time negotiation, cost reduction, inventory management, forecast sharing, supplier qualification support, ERP usage, logistics coordination, scrap management, ship class auditor coordination.
Preferred skills
Knowledge of LME prices, endoscope inspection familiarity, GCM number application processes.
Technologies
ERP, LME, CMS, EPD, Endoscope equipment.
Responsibilities
Create and analyze coil supply plans; send forecasts and capacity analysis to suppliers; coordinate with ship class auditors for inspections; negotiate lead times and costs; manage POs and supplier qualifications; support global sourcing processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
