Purchasing Specialist

In this role, you will:

• Purchase machinery, equipment, tooling, raw materials, production parts, and supplies to support manufacturing operations
• Review purchase requisitions, Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, production schedules, and project requirements
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders and procurement documentation
• Manage Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and evaluate supplier proposals
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms with suppliers
• Coordinate transportation and delivery of purchased materials and equipment
• Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost
• Resolve pricing, delivery, quality, and material discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier databases, pricing information, and procurement documentation
• Provide timely updates on open purchase orders and material availability to internal customers
• Support inventory planning and material availability initiatives
• Generate fabrication work orders supporting internal manufacturing operations
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities through sourcing improvements and supplier negotiations
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and value engineering initiatives
• Support supplier qualification activities, audits, and supplier performance improvement programs
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Inventory Control, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to support production goals
• Maintain compliance with company purchasing procedures and safety policies

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) or more years of purchasing, procurement, manufacturing support, supply chain, or related office experience preferred
• Strong computer proficiency and experience working within ERP systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and make sound business decisions
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships across departments and with external suppliers
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Experience in manufacturing purchasing or industrial procurement
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Experience reading engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience supporting supplier qualification, sourcing, or cost reduction initiatives

Your Work Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position working Monday through Friday. This role is primarily office-based with frequent interaction throughout ENTEK's manufacturing facilities and regular collaboration with production teams, suppliers, and internal customers.

What Makes ENTEK Different

ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we're a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:

• Respect – valuing each person and every contribution
• Integrity – doing what's right, always
• Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
• Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future