Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies to develop and implement purchasing instructions, policies, and procedures while purchasing the highest quality product and the lowest possible price.

Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with vendors to determine product availability, terms of sales, quantities, and lead times.

· Manage the purchase order cycle

· Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.

· Analyze market and delivery systems to assess current and future material availability.

· Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services.

· Research potential vendors based on price, quality, selections, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, reputation, and history.

· Analyze price proposals, other data and information to determine reasonable prices.

· Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.

· Negotiate, or renegotiate, contracts with vendors and other representatives.

· Monitor shipments to ensure goods are delivered on time and follow up with undelivered items.

· Maintain records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.

· Discuss unacceptable goods or services with vendors and staff.

· Create profitable ways to manage slow moving stock.

· Manage shipping and receiving of inventory and sales

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

· Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related field

· Experience with purchasing, inventory, and a manufacturing environment

· Knowledgeable of supply chain management and logistics.

· Excellent communication and organizational skills

· Proficient in Microsoft office

· Exceptional time management skills

About Hydro Engineering

Hydro Engineering is a company that prides itself in developing and manufacturing innovative and efficient agricultural equipment for its customers. Hydro’s staff works closely with all its customers to discover new methods and techniques to increase productivity of the equipment it manufactures. Whether you’re a customer or staff member, working with Hydro Engineering means that you’re working with a team that is dedicated to success & teamwork no matter how big or small the project is.

Every team member is important to the success of all the projects that come in to Hydro Engineering. The team goes above and beyond to ensure the project gets done & to help their teammates with projects that come up.

If you’re someone that wants to be a leader & to build your skills across all departments, we encourage you to apply. To learn more, please visit our website at www.hydro-eng.com.

Hydro Engineering offers a generous benefits package which includes 100% company paid health insurance, dental, life, and disability. We also offer 401K, 401K match, FSA and HSA accounts.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000