Careers at Masis Staffing Solutions

Manufacturing Procurement Specialist
 

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85034 (Near Sky Harbor Airport)

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:30 AM–3:00 PM, every other Friday

Compensation: $62,000–$70,000/year ($29.84–$33.64/hour depending on experience)

Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Manufacturing Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing activities and support manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring materials, supplies, and outside services are available when needed while maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting production goals.

The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker who is comfortable working with data, solving problems, and staying ahead of potential issues. This person must be highly organized, proactive, and able to manage follow-up with suppliers and internal teams.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are strongly preferred. The successful candidate should be comfortable using formulas, analyzing data, and creating meaningful reports — not simply maintaining spreadsheets.

Experience in metal fabrication or manufacturing purchasing is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for raw materials, production supplies, and outside services
• Create and manage purchase orders from placement through delivery
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and delivery commitments
• Obtain quotes and support cost-saving opportunities
• Negotiate pricing and maintain supplier relationships
• Monitor open purchase orders and proactively follow up on delivery status
• Verify incoming materials and maintain accurate records
• Partner with production to ensure materials are available to meet schedules
• Analyze purchasing data and inventory needs using Excel
• Utilize Excel formulas, reporting tools, and data analysis to support decision-making
• Identify potential material shortages before they impact production
• Communicate issues and solutions proactively to leadership
• Provide backup support for production control activities as needed

Systems Experience:

• Experience with Sage 100 Manufacturing, ERP systems, or purchasing software preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, including formulas, data analysis, reporting, and tracking tools

Cross-Training & Team Support

This position works closely with the Manufacturing Production Control Specialist and will be cross-trained to provide backup support for production scheduling, work orders, and inventory coordination. Both roles are expected to communicate effectively and work together to support customer commitments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience purchasing raw materials and working with suppliers
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including formulas and data analysis
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong follow-up and accountability skills
• Ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team
• ERP/MRP system experience preferred
• Sage 100 is a plus
• Metal fabrication experience is a plus
   

Ideal Candidate

A forward-thinking procurement professional who is engaged, organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to improve processes while supporting a growing manufacturing operation.