What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Allen Marine Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Purchasing Specialist should be an organized self-starter, able to support the daily purchasing activities for both repairs and maintenance and boat building operations. The Purchasing Specialist will work closely with production managers to ensure timely ordering of all required materials. This position will assist in processing and coding transactions as required by the Sage Intacct purchasing and inventory management system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process purchase requisitions and assist in assigning purchase orders utilizing the Sage Intacct system
- Provide coding information for accurate reporting of inventory, Construction in Process, and repairs and maintenance
- Assist in researching new products
- Support in collecting bids from vendors and sourcing required purchases
- Place orders with established vendors under supervision
- Assist in contacting new vendors and setting up accounts
- Monitor the delivery status of parts and supplies to ensure timely arrival
- Address vendor-related issues such as shorts, outs, and back-orders
- Communicate with managers regarding the status of orders
- Ensure orders arrive at the correct destination and are processed accurately in the Sage Intacct system
- Support periodic inventories and assist in making adjustments as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS & EDUCATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
HIGHLIGHTS :
This is a full-time position with occasional overtime.