Mai Placement
MRP and Purchasing Specialist
Lebanon, NJ
onsite 9-5 or 8-4
80-130K DOE
Position Overview: A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a sharp, numbers-driven MRP and Purchasing Specialist to take full ownership of purchasing operations. This is a full-time, in-office position for someone who gets real satisfaction from finding ways to cut costs, maximize efficiency, and stretch every dollar further.
You’ll manage raw material planning using MRP systems and handle all aspects of procurement—negotiating prices, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely deliveries.
If you're the type of person who feels proud to shave a nickel off a PO without compromising quality, this role was built for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Run and maintain MRP systems to forecast demand, track inventory, and generate purchase orders
Handle purchasing of all materials and packaging for production
Negotiate pricing and payment terms with vendors to reduce costs
Monitor inventory levels and reorder points to avoid overstock/shortages
Collaborate with production and finance to ensure materials align with schedules and budgets
Analyze supplier performance and cost trends regularly
Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities across the supply chain
The Ideal Candidate:
2+ years of experience in buying/purchasing, ideally in a manufacturing environment
Experience with MRP or ERP systems is strongly preferred
A natural cost-saver—you enjoy the game of stretching budgets and negotiating better deals
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting
Detail-oriented, analytical, and organized with strong Excel and data skills
Someone with high ownership mentality—you’re accountable, responsive, and proactive
Looking for long-term growth in a company that values initiative
Email: Baila@maiplacement.com
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Lebanon, NJ
onsite 9-5 or 8-4
80-130K DOE
Position Overview: A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a sharp, numbers-driven MRP and Purchasing Specialist to take full ownership of purchasing operations. This is a full-time, in-office position for someone who gets real satisfaction from finding ways to cut costs, maximize efficiency, and stretch every dollar further.
You’ll manage raw material planning using MRP systems and handle all aspects of procurement—negotiating prices, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely deliveries.
If you're the type of person who feels proud to shave a nickel off a PO without compromising quality, this role was built for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Run and maintain MRP systems to forecast demand, track inventory, and generate purchase orders
Handle purchasing of all materials and packaging for production
Negotiate pricing and payment terms with vendors to reduce costs
Monitor inventory levels and reorder points to avoid overstock/shortages
Collaborate with production and finance to ensure materials align with schedules and budgets
Analyze supplier performance and cost trends regularly
Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities across the supply chain
The Ideal Candidate:
2+ years of experience in buying/purchasing, ideally in a manufacturing environment
Experience with MRP or ERP systems is strongly preferred
A natural cost-saver—you enjoy the game of stretching budgets and negotiating better deals
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting
Detail-oriented, analytical, and organized with strong Excel and data skills
Someone with high ownership mentality—you’re accountable, responsive, and proactive
Looking for long-term growth in a company that values initiative
Email: Baila@maiplacement.com
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