Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team as a Purchasing Specialist!

We're looking for a proactive and analytical Purchasing Specialist to help us strategically manage inventory, build strong supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, and stay ahead of changing market conditions. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and making purchasing decisions that directly impact the business.

If you're organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What We Have to Offer You:

We have a competitive wage and benefit package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Vacation, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Identity Guard, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401k Plan.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

• Prospect market opportunities via in-person and online sources and stay abreast of changing market conditions to strategically manage inventory levels.
• Maintain an excellent relationship with suppliers and vendor representatives; serve as a liaison between these individuals and company employees.
• Manage purchasing for certain product lines and ensure products turn at acceptable levels. Administer the inventory control and re-buying of these product lines while considering market opportunities and conditions.
• Make purchases of quantity items in relation to the best purchase price, discount, and terms.
• Negotiate prices and terms as appropriate and review supplier invoices for proper pricing and terms.
• Provide excellent customer service to suppliers by alleviating any concerns that may arise.
• Review damaged and defective items to determine warranty coverage and contact vendors if damage items are returnable.
• Advise the vendor, receiving department, and accounting department when damaged products arrive.
• Review slow-moving inventory reports with the Purchasing and E-commerce departments to determine the inventory that can be sold online and in-store.
• Assist in reviewing and moving dead stock.
• Advise management of any problem with vendors or customers, on vendor programs, specials, and new products.
• Obtain current price sheets or product catalogs and distribute them to the proper personnel.
• Maintain required records, files, and data processing information for each vendor line, including payment terms, co-op, rebate, and vendor return information.
• Assist in inventory cycle counting utilizing and reviewing all reports developed and printed for inventory control management and purchasing.
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, self-starter, sense of urgency, personable, and well organized.
• Able to comprehend and carry out detailed instructions.
• Able to work independently and use effective problem-solving skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Professionalism with respect to time management and meeting deadlines.
• Able to manage multiple, complex, on-going tasks and projects.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to effectively gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions.
• Willing and committed to accepting responsibility for matters within employee’s job duties and functions.
• Strong administrative skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience using NetSuite preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Math, Finance, or Economics desirable.
• 2 or more years of procurement experience within manufacturing or distribution. Commensurate work experience in a business setting will be considered.

Employment Type: Full-Time; Hybrid

Salary: $60,750 - $73,700 per year, based on background and experience

Important Notes:

Professional Contractor Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free workplace. Background check and drug screening are required prior to employment.