What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Water Control Corporation?
Description
The Purchasing Specialist will purchase goods and services according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
Duties/Responsibilities
The Purchasing Specialist will purchase goods and services according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts and other available discounts.
- Ensures that purchasing documents are complete, and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.
- Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.
- Generates final invoicing for finished products or services.
- Communicates/coordinates with manager and other teams to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Creates, tracks, and coordinates product orders and follows up if there are any issues.
- Assist in the documentation of purchasing policies and procedures, including the ability to recommend and implement process improvements.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Ability to understand company products, manufacturing operations, equipment utilization, and material requirements.
- Associate degree in a related field is required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
- Two (2) years of purchasing experience required.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
