What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Confidential Manufacturing Company?
General Job Description
Responsibilities include sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance. The purchasing specialist will also be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies. be able to develop efficient purchasing solutions and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems.
- Team player with strong organizational skills.
Required Education and Experience
Preferred / Desired :