What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchase Specialist position at The Fountain Group?
We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our team in Gilbert, Arizona! This onsite, 5 month contract role involves a range of tasks to ensure smooth procurement operations. If you have three or more years of buying experience, strong administrative skills, and proficiency in ERP and MRP systems, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform heavy administrative tasks including order entry and follow-up to ensure timely deliveries.
- Review invoices pending in the MAPLE system (system used for tracking past-due invoices).
- Expedite past-due purchase orders and parts on order, ensuring delivery timelines are met.
- Review and confirm order acknowledgments with suppliers to ensure accurate processing.
- Conduct monthly forecasts and review them before sending to suppliers.
- Send weekly open order reports to suppliers, ensuring they have the most current information.
- Update lead times and place purchase orders (POs) based on inventory and demand.
- Communicate with vendors and customers to locate missing parts, inventory, and materials.
- Resolve discrepancies between vendors and internal systems, tracking all communication in Excel.
Qualifications:
- 3 years of buying experience required.
- Strong administrative skills with experience in order entry and order follow-up.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
- Excellent communication skills for vendor and customer interactions.
- High School Diploma/GED required; AS/BS degree preferred.
- APICS certifications a plus, but not required.
- Experience with the MAPLE system is preferred but not mandatory.
Pay: $25 to $30 per hour
Location: Gilbert, Arizona (Onsite)
Apply today or reach out for more details!
Salary : $25 - $30
