What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing & Expediting Specialist position at Lubker Distribution?
As our Purchasing & Expediting Specialist, you are the "command center" of our supply chain. You’ll work in a focused, collaborative office environment to ensure our inventory is where it needs to be, when it needs to be there.
Procurement & Order Management
Procurement & Order Management
- Own the Purchase Order lifecycle from PO creation in our ERP system to final delivery from the vendor.
- Proactively monitor order confirmations and shipping schedules to ensure 100% accuracy.
- Work closely with suppliers to address any discrepancies in order quantities, pricing, or delivery dates strive to “get it right the first time.”
- Maintain accurate purchase order documentation and communicate timely updates in the ERP system.
- Act as the primary bridge between our suppliers and our internal sales and warehouse teams.
- Identify potential delays before they impact the customer and work with suppliers to improve lead times and avoid delays.
- Work with carriers and logistics partners to expedite shipments when necessary.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships to improve response times and mitigate risks.
- Coordinate with suppliers and logistics providers to schedule pickups and deliveries when necessary.
- Assist in resolving freightrelated disputes or discrepancies.