Full-Time
Purchasing Specialist
Latitude
11-50 employees
Full-service staffing for technical roles
Compensation Overview
$60k - $75k/yr
Stevensville, MD, USA
In Person
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- 6–9 years of procurement or supply chain experience
- Strong background working within a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, IBM AS/400
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
- Data analysis and reporting
- Strong understanding of Manufacturing processes
- Procurement lead times
- Reading engineering drawings and blueprints
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify domestic and international suppliers for raw materials, components, and equipment
- Lead RFQ processes and negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term supply agreements
- Develop cost-saving strategies and supplier partnerships
- Create, process, and track purchase orders (POs) from entry through receipt
- Ensure data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems
- Monitor order status and resolve delays or discrepancies
- Partner closely with engineering and production teams
- Align procurement with technical requirements and production schedules
- Ensure timely availability of materials to support manufacturing operations
- Monitor inventory levels and reorder points
- Prevent stockouts while minimizing excess inventory
- Track raw material pricing trends and prepare purchasing reports
- Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, reliability, and delivery
- Address defects, shortages, and supplier issues
- Implement corrective actions when necessary
- Professional supply chain certifications such as APICS certifications, CSCP, CPM, CPSM
- Experience with Lean or Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives
- Familiarity with global sourcing and international logistics
Latitude Inc. is a staffing firm that provides specialized technical and professional personnel to both public and private sectors. It offers contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placements, focusing on Technology, Engineering, Scientific, and Communications industries. The company operates by maintaining a dedicated recruiting staff that sources qualified candidates and charges fees to clients for successful placements and staffing services. It has a notable government sector presence and positions itself as a self-certified small business to compete for government contracts. Latitude’s goal is to deliver cost-effective staffing solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients by supplying qualified personnel through tailored staffing arrangements, ensuring reliable support for IT and technical programs across both sectors.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hanover, Maryland
Founded
N/A
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $31M revenue fuels expansion in government technical staffing programs.
- 11-50 employees with energized culture attract specialized talent.
- Management's 35+ years experience spans IT, engineering, and bioscience.
What critics are saying
- Allegis Group undercuts contracts with 20-30% lower rates in 6-12 months.
- $31M revenue exceeds SBA threshold, barring set-aside contracts in 3-6 months.
- Eightfold AI displaces manual recruiting as DoD adopts 40% faster matching in 12-24 months.
What makes Latitude unique
- Latitude specializes in technical staffing for DoD and civilian agencies since 2003.
- Self-certified small business targets government IT, engineering, and cyber contracts.
- Dedicated recruiters provide cost-effective contract and permanent placements.
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Paid Vacation
Remote Work Options
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