Purchasing/Material Planner - Contractor

📋 Description

• Prepare and issue RFQs to suppliers, collect and compare quotes, and support supplier selection.
• Place purchase orders and track them through supplier acknowledgement, confirming pricing, lead
• Follow up with suppliers to resolve discrepancies and keep POs moving.
• Maintain the master supplier/part tracker spanning tooling, manufacturing, testing, and shipments.
• Flag schedule risks and supply constraints early, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Keep tracker data accurate and current as programs evolve.

🎯 Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials planning (hardware or
• Strong organizational skills and comfort owning a high volume of moving pieces across multiple
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets); ERP or PLM system experience a plus.
• Clear written and verbal communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable reading engineering drawings and BOMs.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach — you catch problems before they become delays.

🎁 Benefits

• Pay range for this 1099 contract position is $45.00 to $57.00 per hour.
• Individual pay determined by job-related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or
• As a 1099 independent contractor, this position does not include company equity or traditional
• Equal opportunity employer; committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
• Tempo participates in E-Verify; employment contingent upon successful background check.