Midwest Filtration LLC is searching for a Purchasing Specialist. The right individual must have a proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or a similar role. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Other requirements include strong negotiation and communication skills, attention to details, excellent organizational skills, as well as strong analytical skills.

Midwest Filtration LLC provides an extensive inventory with a complete range of woven and non-woven filtration materials that can be custom designed to accommodate our customer’s needs.

Scope of Position:

The Purchasing Specialist assists the procurement department in acquiring goods and services essential for the organization's daily operations. This full time role involves coordinating with suppliers, source reliable service providers , monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials. The Purchasing Specialist also helps maintain accurate records and reports related to procurement activities.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Director of Purchasing and Quality
• Direct Reports: None

Responsibility:

Vendor Management:

· Identify potential suppliers, request quotes, and negotiate terms and pricing.

· Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable and timely deliveries.

· Evaluate supplier performance and resolve any issues or discrepancies.

· Source new suppliers for existing material needs and identify potential suppliers for new requirements.

· Continuously evaluate and improve the supplier base for enhanced quality, cost, and delivery.

Order Processing:

· Create and process purchase orders and requisitions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

· Create and maintain part number revisions, status, and accuracy.

· Track orders and shipments, including international, to ensure on-time delivery.

· Communicate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements.

Inventory Management:

• Monitor inventory levels and reorder points to prevent stockouts.
• Coordinate with inventory and warehouse teams to optimize stock levels.
• Implement inventory control measures to reduce waste and ensure efficient use of resources.

Documentation and Reporting:

· Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase orders, invoices, and receipts.

· Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, vendor performance, and inventory levels.

· Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.

Quality Assurance:

· Collaborate with quality control and assurance teams to ensure the quality of purchased goods and services.

· Handle product or service quality issues and work with suppliers to resolve them.

· Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.·

Physical Requirements

• The ability to sit at computer desk utilizing a screen and keyboard for the majority of the shift.

Qualifications/Competency

· Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

preferred.

· Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.

· Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or a similar role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles and inventory management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent work ethic, including good attendance, and attention to detail.
• Continually looking for ways to improve personal performance and company procedures.

This posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required in this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Midwest Filtration:

Midwest Filtration is a leading filtration solution provider who specializes in customized and engineered nonwoven media for the toughest challenges in both air and liquid filtration.

For over 38 years, Midwest Filtration has been serving filtration customers with the widest selection of the nonwoven materials and best-in-class converting services. Operating out of a 180,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, Midwest Filtration has a proven & experienced team, a wide range of capabilities, and one of the broadest ranges of media selection, including the latest new technologies and new materials.

Midwest Filtration carries over 20 million yards of raw material inventory with 500 different types of products. We are partnered with dozens of raw material suppliers globally to bring the best media solution to OEM’s filtration needs. Our team draws on over one hundred years of technical and manufacturing expertise to provide the most cost-effective filtration and media solutions available. We thrive to provide a rapid response and the best customer experience.

Midwest Filtration, LLC. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies.

Job Type: Full-time -onsite

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Company Paid Benefits (at no cost to the employee)

• $25,000 Employee Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program