Purchasing Specialist

Maintain system costs and inventory levels using Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) Investigate and resolve warehouse and invoicing discrepancies Work closely with accounting to resolve issues Update system pricing based on vendor price sheets Review and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly purchasing reports Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, delays, and product availability Obtain quotes from vendors and suppliers Provide timely updates to the Sales team regarding supplier communications and customer order status Perform system cleanup and maintenance of part numbers, supplier records, and related purchasing data Support purchasing operations to ensure product availability and data integrity Requirements Previous purchasing or procurement experience preferred Accurate data entry skills Basic math and reading skills Beginner to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and systems Experience with high-volume environments in distribution or manufacturing Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) is a plus Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in purchasing operations, inventory management, and data integrity, with proficiency in Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) and Microsoft Excel. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are essential for maintaining accurate records and supplier communications. Highest-signal resume keywords Purchasing Experience Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) Data Entry Skills Microsoft Excel Proficiency Organizational Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Purchasing Operations Inventory Management Data Accuracy System Maintenance Cost Management Soft Skills Problem-Solving Abilities Attention to Detail Communication Skills Industry Keywords Procurement Distribution Manufacturing Supplier Communication Order Status Management Tools & Technologies Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) Microsoft Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr