Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary : The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for enhancing company profitability and customer satisfaction though strategic procurement of materials. This role involves timely purchasing at competitive costs, coordinating vendor activity and negotiations, and analyzing pricing trends to optimize purchase timing at the lowest cost. The Purchasing Specialist provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers, demonstrates a strict level of knowledge of all the procedures, and is an ambassador of our culture.

Essential Functions :

• Runs and reviews usage reports through Cloud Suite Distribution.
• Determines the best procurement path from multiple vendors.
• Identifies, evaluates, and maintains relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
• Places, follows and coordinates shipping of purchase orders.
• Reviews purchase order confirmations for discrepancies.
• Reviews trends in vendor pricing and sales activity to determine the correct timing of purchases.
• Maintains accurate records of purchases, supplier communications, and inventory levels.
• Creates and maintains a positive culture (internal and external).
• Assists with special projects and initiatives as needed.
• Adheres to all company safety rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

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Disclaimer :

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing

of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.