Purchasing Specialist

Currently seeking a diligent and strategic Purchasing Specialist to play a critical role in our organization. You will be responsible for acquiring necessary goods and services, ensuring the best possible quality, delivery, and price.

As the Purchasing Specialist, your primary responsibilities will include identifying the best supplier solutions based on quality, capability, capacity, and pricing. You will be tasked with negotiating pricing, delivery, and payment terms to support customer requirements, which will involve employing different strategies for competitive, single, and sole source applications.

Your role will also involve proactive supplier management, focusing on performance to need and contract date requirements. Exceptional communication skills are vital for this role, as you will need to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with suppliers and internal customers.

If you are a strategic thinker with excellent negotiation skills, a keen eye for detail, a self-starter, and a knack for building positive relationships, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Business Administration, or related field, and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of increasingly responsible related experience. Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS desired.

• Risk management experience as related to identifying supplier delivery risks, along with being able to propose solutions.

• Proficient with standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g., electronic data interface (EDI) or manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems).

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $50