Purchasing and Inventory Control Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

For more than 56 years, Control System Labs has been a premier repair facility for industrial electronic controls. We are currently in search of a dynamic individual to serve as the primary point of contact for all procurement needs within the company and to lead our inventory control efforts.

 

Key Responsibilities

· Purchasing: Research, evaluate and procure products and services for company operations ensuring delivery timeframes align with customer delivery dates

· Supplier Management: Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, discounts, and favorable purchasing terms

· Inventory Control: Lead inventory control efforts, including monitoring and maintaining appropriate stock levels and ensuring stock areas remain accurate and organized

· eBay Operations: Manage and coordinate all eBay sales and purchases, including listing and managing items on the company’s eBay store

 

Qualifications

· Purchasing Experience: Previous buying experiences including managing suppliers

· Inventory Control Experience: Previous experience of managing inventory

· eBay Experience: Knowledge and experience with eBay operations

· Attention to Detail : Ability to accurately manage part numbers, quantities, pricing, purchase orders, inventory records, and other detailed information.

· Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities, open orders, deadlines, and follow-up activities.

· Follow-Through: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows open items through to completion.

· Communication Skills: Professional and effective communication with suppliers, coworkers, and other departments with goal of facilitating collaboration

· Professional Attitude: A positive, professional, and proactive approach to work

· Adaptability: Willingness to learn new products, systems, and processes in a fast-paced environment.

· Computer Proficiency: Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications, especially MS Word and MS Excel.

· Education: An associate degree or equivalent experience in the field

 

Preferred Skills/Knowledge

· Buyer of Electronic Components : Previous experience of buying electronic components such as resistors and capacitors

· Industrial Controls Knowledge - General knowledge of industrial controls such as motor controls, operator interfaces or process controls

· ERP System Experience- Previous experience using a companywide ERP system to perform the Purchasing and Inventory Control functions

\nCompany Description

Control System Labs was founded in 1970 in Buffalo, NY. For the past half century, we have been performing repairs on industrial electronic controls for Original Equipment Manufacturers, service companies, and end users from around the world. Our customers range from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, the Plastics Industry, Utility Companies, Machine Shops, Construction companies to school districts and any company in between that needs industrial and business electronics repaired. In short, we work with any business that has industrial electronic controls.

We pride ourselves on building partnerships with our customers and working side by side with them to ensure their equipment is back up and running as fast and as economically as possible.

Company Description

Control System Labs was founded in 1970 in Buffalo, NY. For the past half century, we have been performing repairs on industrial electronic controls for Original Equipment Manufacturers, service companies, and end users from around the world. Our customers range from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, the Plastics Industry, Utility Companies, Machine Shops, Construction companies to school districts and any company in between that needs industrial and business electronics repaired. In short, we work with any business that has industrial electronic controls.\r\n\r\nWe pride ourselves on building partnerships with our customers and working side by side with them to ensure their equipment is back up and running as fast and as economically as possible.