Purchasing Specialist

Job DetailsDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Plan and forecast inventory levels of purchasing needsGenerate accurate purchase orders, with items, prices and vendors.Process purchase orders to ensure no disruptions in Operations due to out of stock materials.Establish and maintain effective supplier relationships with external suppliers.Work with vendors to expedite deliveries, when needed.Reduce Cost of Goods through cost competitive sourcing.Process requisitions, purchase orders and assist with invoice reconciliationGain understanding of each supplier's internal supply chain processesCoordinate railcar logistics, including tracking shipments, ordering railcars, and releasing railcars as needed.Perform regular audits on inventory and supplies.Conduct monthly inventory counts and process inventory adjustments to maintain accurate stock records.Analyze scrap rate and inventory trends to identify patterns, support decision-making, and improve operational efficiency.Answer incoming customer phone calls and provide prompt, professional assistanceGreet and assist walk-in customers, ensuring a positive customer experience.Maintain office operations by ordering and managing office and facility supplies.Scan, organize, and maintain shipping documentation and related records.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:Comfort level with a very high volume, fast paced operation in a time sensitive environment.Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills, written and verbal communication skills.High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.Possess strong analytical & problem solving skills.Must be able to build strong internal relationships and be able work collectively/collaboratively across the organizationStamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.Good written and verbal communication skills.Ability to multitask and coordinate time sensitive duties.Experience analyzing and documenting medium to complex business processes or problems using intermediate to advanced statistical and analytical modeling techniques and with a focus on detail, cost drivers, and total cost of ownership.Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, with customers and stakeholders to build strong internal and external relationships while maintaining a high sense of urgency and customer focus.Ability to effectively manage multiple projects or tasks with varying and sometimes competing timelines.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is mostly performed in an office setting though it requires walking through the plant as needed. Physical essential functions of the job include but are not limited to: standing or sitting for long periods of time, bending, reaching, walking, and light lifting.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline.1-3 years related experience in logistics/supply chain management.Previous experience with purchasing commodities.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 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.