Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Lott Oil Company Team!Lott Oil Company is a family-owned and operated company and a regional leader in the petroleum and oil industry. We are committed to exceptional customer service, strong relationships, continuous improvement, and maintaining a best-in-class organization.We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to help keep our operations running smoothly by ensuring products, supplies, equipment, and services are available when needed. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working with vendors and internal teams.Why Work at Lott Oil Company?Opportunity to GrowJoin a growing company where your work makes a difference.Build RelationshipsWork with vendors and internal teams to develop strong business relationships.Make an ImpactYour purchasing and inventory decisions directly support daily operations.Continuous ImprovementBe part of a team focused on improving processes and achieving operational excellence.Family-Owned ValuesWork for a company that values its people, relationships, and commitment to the community.What You'll DoProcess purchase orders for inventory and non-inventory products and servicesRequest and negotiate vendor quotesEvaluate pricing and purchasing needsDevelop and maintain vendor relationshipsMaintain accurate purchasing records and dataProcess price changes and assign product/part codesCoordinate freight carriers and delivery schedulesProcess and resolve receiving discrepanciesManage credits and product returnsMonitor inventory levelsCommunicate with vendors and internal departments to ensure purchasing needs are metWhat We're Looking ForExperience5 years of administrative or office experience, or comparable experiencePurchasing, inventory, or vendor experience preferredSkillsStrong attention to detailExcellent organization and time managementStrong problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple prioritiesAccurate data entry and recordkeepingCommunicationProfessional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to build effective vendor and team relationshipsReady to Join the Team?If you're organized, dependable, and ready to play an important role in keeping our operations moving, we'd love to have you on the Lott Oil Company team!