Purchasing/Inventory Specialist

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 8a - 5p (1hr unpaid lunch)
• Occasional Saturdays

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history
• Set and maintain raw material safety stock, re-order points and update lead times
• Negotiate and manage terms and pricing of contracts and service level agreements
• Interact with vendors to schedule delivery times and resolve any shipping errors to minimize manufacturing disruption
• Communicate with project managers and manufacturing on potential material delays, supplier disruptions, inventory discrepancies, etc.
• Prepare purchasing documents ensuring they are complete and accurate
• Maintain pricing histories and other vendor records
• Maintain control of stock or materials on hand or on order within the company
• Furnish data as needed to forecast and prepare warehouse and schedule of goods in process, and needs for future production use
• Prepare reports as needed and keep inventory records
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be resilient with ability to recover rapidly from adversity or change; must have the ability to bounce back from difficult situations; have the capacity to make realistic plans and take steps to carry them out; must have confidence in individual strengths and abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to conduct necessary research and make informed decisions
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations while maintaining confidentiality and accountability
• Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• ERP System

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs
• May require travel

Benefits:

• Health & Dental - cost shared with ER
• Vision, Life, ADD, STD, LTD - cost covered by ER
• Optional additional Life, ADD, CI, ACC - cost covered by EE
• 401(k)
• PTO, Vacation, and Unpaid time off policies