Purchasing Specialist (Manufacturing)

Location: Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States; onsite in a manufacturing environment

Company

hirify.global manufactures and distributes toys and games internationally, operating in 15 countries and reaching more than 100 countries.

What you will do

• Manage purchasing for raw materials, components, packaging, supplies, MRO materials, equipment, and services supporting manufacturing operations.
• Negotiate pricing, discounts, payment terms, lead times, freight, minimum order quantities, and other commercial terms.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, compare quotes, qualify new vendors, and monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, availability, and service.
• Purchase urgent and hard-to-find MRO parts, maintain reorder-point processes, and balance critical inventory availability against excess stock and carrying costs.
• Prepare, issue, track, expedite, postpone, cancel, and modify purchase orders; maintain purchasing data and reconcile three-way matching discrepancies in Fishbowl.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders on shortages, supplier risks, new product introductions, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or buyer experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier pricing and commercial terms.
• Experience purchasing MRO materials, parts, supplies, or services for manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, inventory management, supplier management, lead times, reorder points, and manufacturing supply requirements.
• Experience sourcing and evaluating suppliers and comparing quotes by price, quality, lead time, and service.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond quickly to changing production requirements, work independently, and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, or carry up to 25 lbs and perform physical activities including bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, handling, and inspecting materials or equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, suppliers, and other business partners and work in conditions that may include noise, vibration, mechanical or electrical equipment, fumes, and odors.

Nice to have

• Fishbowl experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field; equivalent relevant purchasing and manufacturing experience is also considered.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fun, dynamic, and creative toys and games industry.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Paid time off.