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Purchasing Specialist role available with long-standing manufacturer in Dayton, OH offering outstanding benefits and company culture! This full time, direct hire Purchasing Specialist role will support supplier development, monitor inventory levels, and work to accurately determine and meet purchasing needs for the production operation. Seeking a candidate with 3-5 years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing operation, ideally with exposure to working directly with production planning. Demonstrated experience in an ERP system, creating and tracking PO's and manging inventory is needed. Job Functions: * Ensure that purchase orders are processed and managed based on established policies and procedures. * Manage assigned commodities and critical components * Ensure that capacity and inventory are considered in establishing the manufacturing plan. * Develop and implement a schedule that aligns with the material plan. * Conduct inventory and capacity reviews and submit changes to the master scheduler. * Ensure timely management of customer change requests. * Manage and update the ERP system to smooth the ordering schedule. * Manage effectively dates in the ERP system for ramp up/ramp down of material in support of activities. * Interface with Manufacturing and Sales per procedures when customer ship date is at risk. * Interface with shipping department to ensure customer on-time delivery. * Develop, track and report agreed upon KPIs. * Manage material planning parameters for all procured and fabricated products. * Expedite material as needed. * Run reports daily to identify late material and if due date needs adjusted. * Ensure business plan objectives and customer needs are met on-time, while considering supplier lead times, daily production, capacity, and current inventory levels * Coordinate production activities related to product phase out and obsolescence * Coordinate production activities related to new product introductions * Support shop floor operations by releasing and managing job orders related to outside processes * Coordinate customer order expedites with Sales Team and shop floor operations * Perform any other duties as assigned by the Materials Management Supervisor or Manager Specifications Required: * ERP and MRP experience required and strong computer skills to include Excel, Word and Power Point * Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to multi-task, prioritize, complete tasks, and function well in a fast-paced environment * Diligent attention to detail * Ability to analyze information, problem solve, and evaluate results to choose the best solution * Able to function well as part of a team * Able to work independently and efficiently * Strong Continuous Improvement and customer focus * Familiar with ISO/TS Requirements * Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, supply chain management, inventory control Education & Experience: * High school diploma or GED required * Bachelor's degree preferred * 3 - 5 years of materials planning and/or purchasing experience in manufacturing environment #LI-MB1 After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Hunter Hamilton Hunter Hamilton is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genet