Purchasing Specialist

Job Description:

The Purchasing Specialist position is responsible for procurement and sourcing of components from vendors to meet plant requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs day-to-day purchasing activities including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, data maintenance, and inventory management of assigned raw material/parts to meet facilities production schedules.
• Track shipping progress of raw material/parts to ensure time schedules and delivery are met, while informing appropriate personnel of issues. Expedite production of parts as required.
• Responsible for system data integrity when it comes to adjustment entries.
• Assist in reconciling procurement match errors for correct pricing and proper receipts.
• Manages supplier/vendor relations; responsible for addressing and problem-solving purchasing/supply chain issues.
• Cooperates and communicates with other disciplines within company.
• Handles the acknowledgement of materials and maintenance of purchasing records.
• Completes special projects and assignments.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment or relevant field.
• Organized and disciplined with excellent time management skills. Ability to properly identify and set priorities.
• Advance oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with pull system type replenishment process
• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook