What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at SILON US?
Job Title
Purchasing Specialist
Reports To
Operations Manager
Job Overview
The Purchasing Specialist will plan and monitor all activities connected with the purchasing of any facility, production, or maintenance supplies necessary to either ensure optimal resources available for daily productivity and customer order fulfillment. This role should expect to establish relationships while serving as a representative of the company when negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Obtain and analyze supplier quotes then comfortably negotiate prices and terms with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness
- Maintain suppliers list, monthly actual/forecast expenditure, and live price lists
- Maintain & follow up on all goods ordered & received
- Ensure production is fully stocked with the required raw materials input into MRP (material resource planning) for all planned production runs, including sample & trial runs
- Consistently communicate with the warehouse team to ensure the timely arrival of all raw material and check inventory levels reflected in JDE
- Work closely with the accounting department to ensure accuracy of invoices, prompt vendor payment, and other areas necessary
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field preferred
- Purchasing principle and practice knowledge/experience
- Familiar with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or material resource planning (MRP)
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; able to negotiate and process contracts
Benefits
- Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment