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