What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Southlake Automation?
Southlake Automation is a fast-growing industrial controls systems integrator. Our teams develop custom robotic and automated solutions to create a more safe, productive, and sustainable work environment for a large number of customers.
We are seeking a full-time Purchasing Specialist for day-to-day purchasing and vendor management. We purchase industrial components and equipment on a per project basis to complete our automation systems. Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
This is a full-time position based out of our Merrillville, IN office. Normal work hours are Monday- Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Create purchase orders using QuickBooks Enterprise.
- Determine sources for best pricing and delivery of material.
- Work with vendors to streamline the procurement process.
- Track purchases once ordered for on-time delivery.
- Provide reporting to project managers for project costs.
- Arrange shipments for outgoing products and systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask efficiently.
- Must have good communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members and clients.
- Exceptional data-entry accuracy.
- Knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office/Office365.
- At least 1 year of administrative or business assistant experience, or similar
organizational role; college degree preferred.
Full-Time Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off Plan (PTO)
- Holiday pay
- Retirement plan
