Hiring: Senior Purchasing Specialist - 173449 Company: Piper Companies Location: Audubon, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 02:27:47 Employment Type: Contract About the job Experience: •5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain. Required Skills: •Demand Planning & Supply Management •Partner with contract manufacturers to ensure forecasted demand can be supported through available production capacity. •Partner cross-functionally with Planning teams to review demand trends, identify potential risks, and communicate changing business requirements to suppliers. •Perform long-range capacity planning with manufacturing partners to ensure sufficient production resources are allocated to anticipated demand. •Monitor supplier delivery performance and work with vendors to resolve delays or disruptions. •Conduct supplier site visits as needed to strengthen relationships and support operational objectives. •Work alongside Product Development and Strategic Sourcing teams to confirm supplier capabilities align with new product launches and sourcing initiatives. •Provide input during supplier selection activities, including reviewing quotations and supporting supplier award decisions. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience. •Minimum of 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain. •Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. •Excellent verbal and written communication skills. •Demonstrated capacity to influence and mentor others within a procurement environment. •Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. •Strong internal and external customer service focus. •Prior leadership or team mentoring experience. •ASCM certifications such as CPIM or CSCP. •Demonstrated success leading supplier-focused initiatives or process improvement projects. Compensation: •$75,000 - $85,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!