What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Weckworth Manufacturing Inc.?
About Us
Weckworth Manufacturing Inc. is a leading custom manufacturing job shop specializing in high-mix, low-volume production of fabric-based products. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers.
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to manage purchasing and materials coordination in our busy job shop. This role is crucial to ensuring our production team has the right materials, especially fabrics and related supplies-on hand to meet customer deadlines.
The successful candidate will use JobBOSS to manage purchasing activity, stay ahead of material needs, and coordinate closely with production and planning. They will purchase a variety of fabrics, threads, hardware, packaging, and shop supplies based on job specs and production schedules.
Requirements
This role requires 5 years of experience in a purchasing or supply chain role, ideally within a custom manufacturing or job shop setting. Experience sourcing fabrics and textile-related materials is strongly preferred. Proficiency with JobBOSS ERP (or similar manufacturing ERP systems) is required. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently but highly collaborative with shop floor teams.
Bonus Points
Experience working with upholstery, soft goods, or textile-based manufacturing is a plus. Weckworth Manufacturing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Weckworth Manufacturing Inc. is a leading custom manufacturing job shop specializing in high-mix, low-volume production of fabric-based products. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers.
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to manage purchasing and materials coordination in our busy job shop. This role is crucial to ensuring our production team has the right materials, especially fabrics and related supplies-on hand to meet customer deadlines.
The successful candidate will use JobBOSS to manage purchasing activity, stay ahead of material needs, and coordinate closely with production and planning. They will purchase a variety of fabrics, threads, hardware, packaging, and shop supplies based on job specs and production schedules.
- Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure availability, quality, and timely deliveries.
- Collaborate daily with production, planning, and engineering teams to understand material requirements and job priorities.
- Monitor inventory levels and lead times to support just-in-time purchasing and minimize waste or shortages.
Requirements
This role requires 5 years of experience in a purchasing or supply chain role, ideally within a custom manufacturing or job shop setting. Experience sourcing fabrics and textile-related materials is strongly preferred. Proficiency with JobBOSS ERP (or similar manufacturing ERP systems) is required. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently but highly collaborative with shop floor teams.
Bonus Points
Experience working with upholstery, soft goods, or textile-based manufacturing is a plus. Weckworth Manufacturing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
