PURCHASER

Purchaser

The Purchaser plays a key role in the procurement process by sourcing and acquiring products and services necessary for organizational operations. This position is responsible for compiling and maintaining information to expedite the movement of materials and parts between departments, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and timeliness. The role also includes evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing inventory, and maintaining positive supplier relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Sourcing and procurement: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with potential suppliers. Purchase goods and services at competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.
• Inventory management: Monitor inventory levels and manage stock to ensure availability of necessary materials.
• Supplier relations: Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, ensuring compliance with contracts and resolving issues as needed.
• Market research: Stay current on industry trends, pricing, and new product developments.
• Documentation and reporting: Prepare, update, and maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and communications. Generate procurement and inventory status reports.
• Estimating and cost analysis: Gather proposals, specifications, and related documents; analyze labor, material, and time requirements to compute costs; resolve discrepancies.
• Reporting and analysis: Create special reports and maintain cost databases by analyzing and summarizing trends and data.
• Collaboration: Work closely with finance, operations, and other departments to align purchasing strategies with organizational goals.
• Administrative support: Assist with general purchasing-related activities and contribute to team efforts as required.

Qualifications include:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management is advantageous.
• Skills: Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated initiative, organizational skills, and technical capacity.

Physical demands include:

• Primarily a sedentary role with occasional file handling that may require bending, lifting, or standing on a stool.
• May occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.
• Noise level is generally loud.
• No regular travel is expected for this position.

Work authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal opportunity statement: Arcadia Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.