In this role, you will:

• Purchase machinery, equipment, tooling, raw materials, production parts, and supplies to support manufacturing operations 
• Review purchase requisitions, Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, production schedules, and project requirements 
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders and procurement documentation 
• Manage Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and evaluate supplier proposals 
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms with suppliers 
• Coordinate transportation and delivery of purchased materials and equipment 
• Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost 
• Resolve pricing, delivery, quality, and material discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments 
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier databases, pricing information, and procurement documentation 
• Provide timely updates on open purchase orders and material availability to internal customers 
• Support inventory planning and material availability initiatives 
• Generate fabrication work orders supporting internal manufacturing operations 
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities through sourcing improvements and supplier negotiations 
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and value engineering initiatives 
• Support supplier qualification activities, audits, and supplier performance improvement programs 
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Inventory Control, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to support production goals 
• Maintain compliance with company purchasing procedures and safety policies

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 
• Three (3) or more years of purchasing, procurement, manufacturing support, supply chain, or related office experience preferred 
• Strong computer proficiency and experience working within ERP systems 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy 
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and make sound business decisions 
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships across departments and with external suppliers 
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered 

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field 
• Experience in manufacturing purchasing or industrial procurement 
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems 
• Experience reading engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) 
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience 
• Experience supporting supplier qualification, sourcing, or cost reduction initiatives 

Your Work Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position working Monday through Friday. This role is primarily office-based with frequent interaction throughout ENTEK's manufacturing facilities and regular collaboration with production teams, suppliers, and internal customers.

What Makes ENTEK Different

ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we're a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:

• Respect – valuing each person and every contribution
• Integrity – doing what's right, always
• Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
• Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future