Why You Want to Be Part of This AWESOME Team

At CTech, our small-town values and close-knit teamwork environment are at the heart of everything we do. While we have experienced significant growth over the past 25 years, our vision has remained consistent: to deliver an experience like no other—not only for our customers, but for our CTech family.

What does that mean for you?

• Competitive benefits to support you and your family, including 401(k), health insurance (CTech pays 80% of premiums), PTO, Health Savings Accounts, and more
• Employee discounts on CTech products
• Opportunities to gain new experiences and develop new skill sets—we want to know where you want to go and will support your career growth
• A modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that you truly have to see to believe
• Hands-on training and individualized development plans built around your strengths

The Purchasing & Inventory Specialist is responsible for purchasing materials and services, maintaining accurate inventory records, and supporting manufacturing operations through effective order management and vendor coordination. This role ensures materials are available when needed, inventory levels are accurate, and purchasing activities align with production schedules and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Order Management

• Create, review, and process purchase orders for materials and services in accordance with company policies and operational requirements
• Verify pricing, quantities, and lead times prior to issuing purchase orders
• Monitor and maintain open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and fulfillment

Vendor Communication & Follow-Up

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors regarding order status, shipping details, and delivery schedules
• Communicate effectively to resolve order discrepancies, pricing issues, shortages, or delays
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support reliable supply

Inventory Management & Coordination

• Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to align purchasing activity with inventory levels and production needs
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits as required

Receiving Reconciliation

• Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, or documentation
• Review and reconcile purchase orders with receiving documentation to ensure accuracy
• Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure all purchasing and inventory activities comply with company procurement policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations
• Maintain proper documentation for audit, reporting, and compliance purposes

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Generate reports related to purchasing activity, inventory levels, and vendor performance
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, inventory accuracy, and material availability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with procurement, production, finance, sales and operations teams to support efficient material flow and operational success

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred

Experience

• Prior experience in purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain support—preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with vendors and ERP systems

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with inventory management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving ability to resolve purchasing and inventory discrepancies
• Basic understanding of inventory control and material flow

Additional Qualities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed with a strong sense of accountability
• Customer-service oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Proactive and adaptable to changing operational need