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Purchasing Specialist

OtterBase
Lansing, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
Purchasing Specialist- Hybrid (Remote Monday & Friday's)

Summary:
Responsible for purchasing materials, MRO supplies, parts, and services through approved suppliers while ensuring competitive pricing, quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Purchase MRO goods, materials, parts, supplies, and plant/warehouse services.
  • Create and manage purchase orders, requisitions, and MRP-driven orders.
  • Track orders and resolve pricing, delivery, invoice, and product discrepancies.
  • Maintain supplier relationships and coordinate with internal departments.
  • Set up new vendors and maintain purchasing information records.
  • Manage defective/returned products, repairs, warranties, and claims.
  • Support facility service agreements and contractor compliance.
  • Utilize SAP for purchasing, pricing, and supplier information.
  • Reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and company purchasing-card transactions.
  • Monitor aging purchase requests/orders and ensure timely resolution.
  • Follow all safety, quality, GMP, and company procurement policies.

Qualifications:


  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Purchasing/procurement experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Hourly Wage Estimation for Purchasing Specialist in Lansing, MI
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