Purchasing Specialist

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers to acquire goods and services for a company, ensuring the best possible price, quality, and delivery time by reviewing purchase requisitions, identifying vendors, comparing bids, and issuing purchase orders while adhering to company policies and procedures; they also monitor supplier performance and manage inventory levels.

Duties

• Analyzing department needs and verifying the accuracy of purchase requests.
• Identifying potential suppliers, assessing their capabilities, and comparing prices to find the best value.
• Creating detailed descriptions of required goods and services to ensure accurate procurement.
• Sending out requests for quotes to multiple vendors to compare pricing and terms.
• Analyzing vendor proposals to select the most suitable supplier based on price, quality, delivery time, and other criteria.
• Creating and issuing purchase orders to approved vendors with accurate specifications and delivery deadlines.
• Tracking shipments to ensure timely delivery and address any issues with delays or discrepancies.
• Collaborating with departments to maintain optimal inventory levels by forecasting demand and adjusting purchase quantities.
• Inspecting received goods to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Tracking and analyzing spending patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate better pricing with suppliers.
• Issue supplies, parts, tools, and other materials to plant employees per company policies and procedures.
• Provide clerical services for the stockroom functions by receiving, processing, reporting and filing all paperwork relative to all stockroom inventory.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of stockroom items, per company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all parts have consistent numbering within the established inventory tracking system.
• Contribute to the loss prevention program of the plant by complying with workplace safety regulations, along with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain safe and sanitary work area; housekeeping and organizing of stockroom.

Skills

• Ability to effectively negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors to achieve the best possible terms.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Working knowledge of parts, supplies and materials of a stockroom (supply room).
• Computer skills for basic data entry and retrieval of inventory information.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to interact well with others
• Good attendance record.
• Willingness and ability to work shift work and weekends, as necessary.
• Clearly communicating requirements to vendors and addressing any issues that arise.
• Ensuring accuracy in purchase orders, specifications, and vendor information.
• Managing multiple purchase requests and deadlines efficiently.

This Purchasing Specialist position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers in procurement and supply chain management within a dynamic environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Quincy, WA 98848 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Quincy, WA 98848: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $34