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Electrical Cable & Wire Harness Manufacturing

Adecco is hiring now! Bring your purchasing expertise, planning skills, and manufacturing experience to a team where your contributions truly matter.

Direct Hire Opportunity
Competitive Salary: $65,000 - $80,000+ DOE

If you're an experienced Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain Planner, or Materials Planner looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Are you a detail-oriented purchasing professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy balancing supplier relationships, inventory management, production planning, and procurement strategy? If so, Adecco is hiring for an exciting Purchasing Agent / Buyer / Planner opportunity with a growing manufacturer specializing in electrical cable assemblies and wire harnesses!

What You'll Do

As the Purchasing Agent / Buyer / Planner, you'll play a critical role in supporting Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing operations by ensuring materials are available when needed while optimizing inventory levels and controlling costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and procure raw materials, components, and production supplies

• Generate and manage purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems

• Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and accounting teams

• Maintain accurate item master data, costs, and units of measure

• Build and manage supplier relationships while resolving delivery, pricing, and quality issues

• Monitor inventory levels to support JIT manufacturing goals

• Support vendor consolidation and cost-saving initiatives

• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory turnover and delivery performance

• Analyze material cost variances and support month-end financial reporting

• Ensure accurate cost rollups, inventory valuation, and cost reporting

• Assist with audit, regulatory, and quality compliance documentation

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, planning, or buyer experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing processes, and supplier relations

• Understanding of standard cost, last cost, cost rollups, and inventory valuation

• Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within electrical, electronics, cable assembly, wire harness, or electromechanical manufacturing

• APICS CPIM or CSCP Certification

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)

• Understanding of manufacturing cost accounting principles

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Direct Hire Position

• Stable and growing manufacturing environment

• High impact role with cross-functional visibility

• Opportunity to influence procurement strategy and operational success

• Collaborative team culture

• Career advancement potential

Benefits & Perks

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package designed to support their health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

Benefits Eligibility: Health and dental insurance become effective after 60 days of employment and on the first day of the following month. For example, employees who start on July 13, 2026, will become eligible for benefits on October 1, 2026.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:Paid Vacation – 3 weeks annually, accrued bi-weekly

Health & Dental Insurance – Company pays 90% of the employee premium

Paid Sick Leave – 40 hours annually, accrued bi-weekly

Paid Holidays – 7 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday (8 paid holidays total)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

• Company-paid Group Term Life Insurance ($50,000 benefit)

• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance:

  • Up to 2.5x annual salary for employees

  • $100,000 guaranteed issue with no medical exam required

  • Up to $50,000 coverage available for spouses without a medical exam

Additional Voluntary Benefits (employee-paid)

• Short-Term Disability

• Long-Term Disability

• Vision Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Critical Illness Coverage

• Hospitalization Coverage

Apply Today!

This is your chance to join a quality-driven organization where your expertise directly impacts production efficiency, inventory accuracy, and overall business success.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year
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