Logistics and Warehousing Jobs in Dayton, TN

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support our Manufacturing client in Dayton, TN. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring production stays on schedule by managing daily purchasing activities, coordinating material delivery plans, and maintaining seamless communication with both internal teams and external suppliers.

• Location: Dayton, TN, on site
• Employment Type: Full time, Direct Hire

What you will do

• Own the purchase‑to‑pay workflow for assigned categories, from requisition to PO placement and on‑time delivery.
• Plan material delivery schedules that protect production, then monitor, expedite, and adjust when plans change.
• Build RFI and RFP packages, compare proposals, and support commercial negotiations within defined approvals.
• Serve as a business partner to IT, HR, Finance, and Operations to align needs with sourcing strategies.
• Analyze spend, market trends, and total cost of ownership to identify savings and value opportunities.
• Track supplier performance for service level and delivery accuracy and drive corrective actions.
• Handle order confirmations, minor claims, invoice mismatches, and coordinate with logistics on intercompany flows.
• Escalate supply risks early and support continuous improvement of purchasing processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years in operational procurement, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
• Confident decision making with incomplete data, especially around pricing, PO timing, and delivery plans.
• Strength in Excel and MS Office, and the ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Clear written and verbal communication, comfortable working with suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organized, and able to prioritize under pressure.