What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Robert Half?
We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Purchasing Specialist in Foothill Ranch, California. In this role, you will be instrumental in coordinating all activities related to the selection, design, evaluation, and development of accessories, from ideation to production stage.Responsibilities:• Coordination of Accessory Development initiatives among a diverse team including Product Development, Engineers, Marketing-Product Education Managers, Suppliers and Third-Party Vendors.• Act as a primary liaison with both established and prospective accessory vendors, developing and maintaining relationships to facilitate the development and procurement of new accessories.• Analyze, develop, and oversee Accessory Development Plans for new products to compliment vehicles, meet consumer expectations, and generate company profits.• Regularly update and maintain accurate timelines for Accessory Development.• Monitor current accessory sales situation including sales rate and inventory levels.• Work closely with Website, Ecommerce, and Catalog Coordinator to ensure correct data and photos are presented on websites, technical data, and in catalogs.• Assist in resolving quality issues and identifying root causes leading to problem resolution.• Maintain current knowledge of market conditions, competitors, and trends, including periodic analysis and reporting to support accessory development needs.• Participate in decision-making process via committee to determine new accessory orders and initial purchase orders.• Support Product Managers on classroom product education including walkaround presentations.
Salary : $38 - $44
