MRP & SAP Buying Specialist — Electronics Manufacturing

Ready to turn MRP signals into on-time product builds?

If you thrive on fast-paced manufacturing and love bringing order to complex supply lines, this role is for you.

Position Snapshot

• Pay: $36/hour
• Where: On-site (Not Remote)
• Schedule: 1st shift — Temp to hire

What You Will Do

• Buy direct materials and services that keep production running.
• Act as the central point of contact linking internal teams, suppliers, and customers—supporting both ramp-up and full-rate production.
• Review requisitions, compare supplier bids, and cut POs on time.
• Execute purchasing driven by MRP with precision in SAP.
• Support procurement for new product introductions and current products.
• Coordinate last-time buys for end-of-life components.
• Hit targets for on-time delivery, inventory balance, and purchase price variance.
• Analyze forecast accuracy and communicate findings clearly.
• Maintain standard costs for assigned parts.
• Assist with sourcing and quoting to protect supply and lower cost.
• Resolve shortages, allocations, and transactional discrepancies quickly.
• Manage supplier performance with reviews and improvement actions.
• Own KPIs: OTD, PO acknowledgments, and past-due recovery.
• Be audit-ready (ISO and internal) and close out any findings.
• Drive continuous improvement in data integrity and planning parameters.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Must-Have Experience

• 4–7 years as a direct materials buyer in manufacturing (or closely related).
• MRP expertise with advanced SAP skills.
• Excel or Google Sheets power-user for analysis.
• Solid command of procurement, inventory, and supplier management best practices.
• Self-directed, able to prioritize multiple demands in a high-velocity environment.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator with internal and external partners.
• Detail-focused problem solver with strong accuracy.
• Knowledge of supply chain policies, procedures, and ISO standards.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or similar (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in electronics manufacturing.

Why It Matters

You’ll work independently on moderately complex workstreams within established procurement practices—directly influencing delivery performance, cost, and supply continuity.