Purchase Specialist

Job Description

Main Position Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory levels, usage trends, lead times, and open purchase orders to maintain appropriate stock levels while minimizing shortages and excess inventory

• Execute supplier and product follow-ups in regard to purchase order confirmations, shipping dates, and shipping documents

• Source, review, and develop new products part numbers in conjunction with sales requests

• Responsible for addressing all internal product inquiries 

• Correctly identify customer freight from freight invoices for the billing department

• Submit purchase orders for direct shipment customers and provide the proper shipping documentation 

• Address all incoming requests from suppliers in regard to resolving pricing, quality and service issues

• Matching and reviewing supplier invoices with receiving and shipping documents while checking for accuracy

• Managing supplier performance and relationships to ensure the organization’s expectations are met

• Ensure vendor compliance for quality, packaging, labeling and industry specified regulations 

• Responsible for negotiating resolution for quality control / defective merchandise with suppliers

• Flexible to work any departmental or company project as assigned by management

Required Skills And Experience

• 2 -3 years relevant work experience in purchasing, inventory management, logistics, or accounting

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related fields preferred

• Ability to work independently while handling multiple projects concurrently

• Strong computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Detail orientated and analytical

• International logistics experience preferred

• Sales Force and AS400 IBM experience helpful

About Consolidated – Who We Are

Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable is the complete source for standard and custom wire, cable, cordset and interconnection products. Through 100 years of experience, we have served nearly every market and industry by successfully delivering cable and wire solutions with the ability to meet unique application requirements and the most stringent industry standards. Our focus on manufacturing top-quality wire and cable solutions has established us as an industry leader. That’s why we work hard to maintain our ISO 9001:2008 certification, so our customers can rest assured that we are committed to providing them with the very best products and services. Our strict quality assurance processes (in-process inspections, application testing, product specification verification and more) further ensure our products will successfully meet our customers’ needs.

Benefits include

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Vacation Days

Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000