What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Supply New England Inc?
Summary/Objective
The Inventory Management Specialist will negotiate with vendors for the purchase of assigned materials, supplies, equipment, and services used by the company.
Company
Supply New England is a well-established company which provides plumbing, heating, cooling and generator equipment and supplies for contractors throughout southern New England.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best possible price and
- Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate.
- Establishes account/credit and terms.
- Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost during the time frame.
- Assist in the identification and cause analysis of surplus inventory and resolve as necessary.
- Efficiently ensure accurate inventory levels to ensure customer's demands are met.
- Communicate directly with the Director with updates regarding stock inflow and outflow.
- Compile inventory data and present it to the Director for effective decision making.
- Investigate inventory issues and execute necessary improvements towards better business
- Checks requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbers.
- Works closely with the receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrived.
- Traces delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.
- Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with U.S. laws.
- Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
Competencies/Skills
Required Education and Experience
- Ethical Conduct | Collaboration | Time Management | Communication Proficiency
- Professional phone/email etiquette.
- Self-motivated and possess the ability to complete tasks on time.
- General negotiation skills.
- Intermediate analytical and mathematical skills.
- Working knowledge of purchasing terminology and practices.
- MS Office, knowledge of Eclipse software a plus.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, quantitative fields or equivalent industry experience.
- At least two years of purchasing experience.
- Experience in plumbing, heating, HVAC, or electrical industry preferred.
