Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist/AgentFor 40 years, our team at Southern Fasteners & Supply, a subsidiary of Supply Technologies, has been delivering quality parts and service to a diverse base of MRO and OEM customers. We are looking for a motivated, energetic person that wants a career, not just a job. We work with, and supply, many high-profile customers, so a desire to be the best you can be is important. Our growing company is a top supplier of fasteners to several Fortune 500 companies.Job Summary:We are seeking a talented Purchasing Specialist/Agent to join our team.Responsibilities:Coordinate activities in the purchasing processCreate and process purchase ordersUse problem solving skills to work and resolve delivery and vendor issues.Strong cost negotiating ability and inventory control knowledge are a must.Weekly purchase reportingMust Haves:Minimum 2 years purchasing experience required.Detail orientedGreat communication skills are critical.Strong customer focus.Demonstrated success in identifying, understanding, aligning, delivering and following up with internal and external customers.Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.Strong Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and WordAbility to learn new software programs.We Value:Minimum 1-year fastener experience preferred.Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: On SiteOur Team Members:Do The Right Thing and we will succeed: We insist on honest and ethical behavior; We treat others respectfully; Our actions are underlined with high integrity; We partner with others who hold these same values.Go One Better to achieve greatness: We strive to do our best every day; We are curious and seek alternative viewpoints; We value innovation to deliver long-term success; We will not accept the status quo and tirelessly seek to improve.Customer First balanced with Company results: We serve our customers with a sense of urgency; We strive to anticipate our customer's needs; We work with our customers to ensure we are providing them the best solutions they value; We help to deliver the long-term success of our company.We Do what we say: We seek clarity and understanding; We follow through on our commitments; We respectfully challenge and collaborate to achieve mutual success; Once we agree, we move forward and make no excuses.Together we win: We respect and value each other's thoughts and opinions; We make the time to develop meaningful relationships; We seek new opportunities to continuously learn: We never miss an opportunity to bring out the best in others.Make a career at SUPPLY TECHNOLOGIES:Career Development: Success starts from within, and we will help you chart your path from which you can enhance your career evolution.Supply Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Benefits:Medical insuranceHealth saving accountDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurance401(k)Pension PlanPaid time offReferral programTuition reimbursementEmployee AssistanceEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.