Senior Supply Chain Specialist

<p>Senior Supply Chain Specialist</p><p><strong>Location: Pittsburgh, PA (on-site)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client is a <strong>well-established specialty manufacturing company</strong> in the Pittsburgh area seeking a <strong>Senior Supply Chain Specialist</strong> to support purchasing and broader supply chain operations. This role will be a key contributor to daily execution while also supporting longer-term supply chain effectiveness, supplier performance, and inventory management.</p><p>This is a strong opportunity for a supply chain professional who brings <strong>well-rounded experience across purchasing, sourcing, and material planning</strong> and enjoys working closely with manufacturing operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Execute and manage <strong>purchasing activities</strong> for raw materials, components, and indirect spend supporting manufacturing</li><li>Maintain and develop relationships with <strong>suppliers and vendors</strong>, including pricing discussions, lead time management, and performance tracking</li><li>Partner with production, operations, and engineering to ensure <strong>material availability aligns with manufacturing schedules</strong></li><li>Monitor inventory levels and demand patterns to support <strong>inventory optimization and cost control initiatives</strong></li><li>Identify and address <strong>supply chain risks</strong>, including supplier constraints, shortages, and delivery issues</li><li>Support continuous improvement efforts related to <strong>procurement processes, inventory turns, and supplier performance</strong></li><li>Utilize ERP/MRP systems and data analysis to support <strong>forecasting, purchasing decisions, and reporting</strong></li></ul><li></li><p>Required Experience</p><ul><li>Background in <strong>supply chain, purchasing, or procurement</strong> within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Well-rounded understanding of <strong>end-to-end supply chain functions</strong>, beyond transactional buying</li><li>Experience working cross-functionally with operations, production, and engineering teams</li><li>Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a <strong>specialty or engineered products manufacturing setting</strong></li><li>Strong communication and supplier management skills</li></ul><p>Preferred Qualifications</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Experience in <strong>specialty, custom, or low- to mid-volume manufacturing</strong></li><li>Hands-on exposure to <strong>ERP/MRP systems</strong> in a production-driven environment</li><li>Ability to balance <strong>day-to-day execution</strong> with process improvement and strategic support</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Why Consider This Opportunity</p><ul><li>Stable specialty manufacturer with a strong operational footprint</li><li>Visible role with influence across supply chain and operations</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits package</li><li>Long-term growth opportunities within supply chain and operations</li></ul><p></p>

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