Purchase Specialist

Join a dynamic manufacturing team as a Purchasing Specialist where you’ll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly, driving cost savings, and building strong supplier relationships. This is your chance to combine hands-on purchasing with strategic sourcing, make a real impact on operations, and grow your career in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Pay: $32-$35

Schedule: M-F 8a-5p

Type of Job: Contract to permanent

Location: St. Louis, MO

At this time, Astrix cannot transfer nor sponsor a work Visa for this position.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical/dental coverage!
• Weekly pay!
• 401k and PTO after 6 months!
• Great benefit package offered upon conversion!

Purchasing Specialist Daily Tasks: What you will do:

• Manage purchasing of packaging and raw materials using ERP/MRP systems, ensuring timely delivery to support production schedules.
• Evaluate, qualify, and maintain relationships with suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and reliability.
• Conduct strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and implement cost-saving measures.
• Monitor inventory levels, track commodity markets, and support category management for packaging components.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Accounting, and Sales to meet operational and financial goals.

Purchasing Specialist Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor degree (Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, or related)
• 3 years of purchasing experience (Food/ Pharmaceutical background)
• ERP/MRP system experience

We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!