Purchasing Specialist at ENTEK INTERNATIONAL LLC

Henderson, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

30.85

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Cost Negotiation, ERP Systems, Inventory Management, RFQs, BOM Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Technical Drawing Reading, Vendor Performance Monitoring, Strategic Sourcing

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Description Join ENTEK in Henderson, Nevada ENTEK is excited to welcome a Purchasing Specialist II to our team in Henderson, Nevada. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy building supplier relationships, negotiating costs, and ensuring materials are available to keep production moving, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.As a Purchasing Specialist II, you'll play a vital role in supporting ENTEK's manufacturing operations by procuring the materials, equipment, tooling, and services needed to meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer commitments. You'll collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Inventory Control, and Supply Chain to help drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. What You'll Do As a Purchasing Specialist II, you'll manage purchasing activities that ensure ENTEK has the right materials, at the right time, and at the best overall value. You'll build strong supplier partnerships while supporting cost savings, inventory management, and production success. 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 Requirements What We're Looking For We're seeking a highly organized, customer-focused purchasing professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while building positive supplier relationships. 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 When you join ENTEK, you're not just taking a job—you're becoming part of a company that invests in you, your growth, and your success. Learn more about us at www.entek.com and discover the opportunities waiting for you. ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer. ENTEK's locations are non-smoking.

Responsibilities

Manage the procurement of machinery, raw materials, and services to ensure production schedules and quality standards are met. Collaborate with internal departments to optimize costs, manage supplier performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.