We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to join our team. As a Purchasing Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing our procurement process and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. Your exceptional negotiation skills and ability to build strong relationships with suppliers will contribute to our company's success. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for quality and a passion for driving efficiency, we would love to hear from you.

Hours - M-F, 8am to 5pm
Payrate - $41.95hr
Temporary/Hybrid role
Location: Downtown Dallas

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the coordination and tracking all U.S. co-packaging and rework product requirements throughout the business. This position will ensure adequate supply by planning and executing timely and accurate inventory sourcing. You MUST be skilled in attention to detail and have worked with consumer product goods.

Job Functions

• 40% Support the coordination of all activities required for all WIP and rework projects, including MRP set
up and maintenance, establishing an accurate BOMs, developing packaging specs, issuing inventory and
part numbers, monitoring WIP completion and closing out WIP jobs
• 30% Support all tracking of display and rework projects, and component inventory ensuring appropriate
levels to support all recurring rework projects with a focus on retailer specific skus
• 15% Monitor and action WIP Planning file on a monthly basis, with interim updates as needed
• 10% Partner with supply planning to ensure timelines and expectations for replenishment are in alignment
• 5% Document processes; assist in developing and maintaining SOPs and work instructions to ensure
back-up support can effectively perform job functions in absence
• May perform other duties as required

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate Degree from a college/university, preferred
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the fields of Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations, Logistics,
Production Control, Inventory Management and/or Master Planning/Scheduling required
• Experience in a pharmaceutical and/or consumer packaged goods environment strongly preferred with
knowledge of industry standards for packaging
• Familiarity with manufacturing and production in a pharmaceutical environment dealing with lot codes and controls, FDA regulations, expiration dates, primary and secondary packaging
• Must be proficient with MS office software (e.g. Excel, Word) and have experience with reporting tools
• Experience in MRP systems; Oracle experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and Management
• Ability to organize, manage and prioritize multiple tasks to ensure timely completion in a constantly
changing environment
• Demonstrates initiative and attention to detail; results focused and highly motivated to see and take
appropriate action to resolve issues.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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