Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Purchasing Specialist to join our team. As a Purchasing Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing our procurement process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.

Responsibilities:

• Generate and manage purchase orders, BOMs and project schedules.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities and negotiate contracts within budget and time constraints.
• Maintain purchasing records such as items or services purchased, costs, and delivery dates.
• Establish quality expectations and criteria for evaluation of items purchased.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with vendors and internal team members to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Continuously monitor progress of projects from start to finish, focusing on time constraints, quality of products and actual cost verse estimated cost.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients, vendors and internal team members regarding the status of a project and any problem issues.
• Determine final assembly and packaging details, with an emphasis on final quality control details.
• Work with all internal team members throughout the lifespan of a project and facilitate the completion and shipment of the final product.

Skills:

• Be able to read and review engineering drawings, review and understand artwork and be comfortable with multiple manufacturing processes.
• Present information in an effective manner in small groups to vendors, clients and other associates.
• Think logically, evaluate information, and make sound decisions.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, to convey ideas, problems and solutions in a clear and persuasive manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and problem solve when needed.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with others, delegate tasks and provide guidance in a team setting.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Excellent negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Ability to effectively manage supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze data and make informed purchasing decision.

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, with emphasis on manufacturing or production, or a related technical degree.
• Candidates with 3-5 years’ experience are strongly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Negotiation: 2 years (Required)
• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person