Job Description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

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Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Order Management:

• Create and process purchase orders (POs) for materials, components, and services.
• Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, delivery dates, and shipment status.
• Ensure timely delivery to support production schedules and customer demand.

Supplier Coordination:

• Communicate with suppliers to resolve routine issues such as delays, price discrepancies, or documentation needs.
• Maintain accurate supplier contact and performance information.
• Assist in obtaining quotes for new materials or services.

Pricing & Cost Control:

• Review invoices for accuracy and work with accounting to resolve discrepancies.
• Support cost-saving initiatives by comparing supplier quotes and pricing options.
• Maintain updated pricing in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.

Inventory & Material Support:

• Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts and support replenishment planning.
• Coordinate with warehouse and production teams regarding incoming materials.
• Help track backorders and communicate material status to internal teams.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate purchasing data in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.
• Prepare reports on open purchase orders (POs), delivery performance, and material status as requested.
• Assist with supplier documentation such as certificates, compliance forms, and onboarding.

Process Compliance:

• Follow company purchasing policies, approval workflows, and documentation requirements.
• Support audit requests and maintain organized purchasing records.
• Participate in process-improvement activities to streamline procurement tasks.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience (internships or co-ops welcome).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication and customer-service mindset, with the ability to professionally interact with suppliers, internal stakeholders, warehouse personnel, production teams, and accounting departments. Demonstrated ability to follow up on open issues, communicate material shortages, provide status updates, and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Basic understanding of supply chain, procurement, purchasing, inventory management, material planning, and replenishment processes. Familiarity with the flow of materials from supplier sourcing through purchase order creation, order fulfillment, inventory receipt, and production support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. Experience with QAD, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar business systems is highly preferred. Ability to create, track, update, and manage purchase orders, analyze inventory and purchasing data, maintain accurate system records, and generate reports to support business decisions.
• Working knowledge of purchasing fundamentals including purchase order management, supplier follow-up, invoice reconciliation, material tracking, inventory monitoring, demand planning support, and supplier performance tracking.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, pricing data, order status updates, and inventory transactions. Demonstrated ability to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and ensure data accuracy across multiple systems and reports.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks, manage multiple purchase orders simultaneously, track supplier commitments, and consistently follow through on open action items in a fast-paced manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify material shortages, delivery delays, pricing discrepancies, and inventory concerns while working collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers to develop timely solutions.
• Ability to interpret reports, monitor key purchasing and inventory metrics, and utilize data to support decision-making, material availability, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, procurement, purchasing, or materials environment is preferred, including exposure to inventory control, supplier management, logistics coordination, production support, or material planning activities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and supply chain terminology such as Bills of Materials (BOMs), lead times, replenishment planning, inventory turns, safety stock, supplier lead-time management, and on-time delivery metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Supply Chain, Production, Warehouse Operations, Quality, Customer Service, Engineering, and Finance to ensure uninterrupted material flow and support business objectives.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement, process compliance, and professional development within the purchasing and supply chain field.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience utilizing QAD, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, inventory control, material planning, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, reporting, and data analysis.
• Exposure to quality systems, audits, compliance documentation, and supplier performance management.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational best practices.

Success in This Role

The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and eager to develop a career in purchasing and supply chain management. They will demonstrate strong follow-through, effective communication skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders while ensuring materials are available to support business and customer requirements.

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