Purchase Specialist

Position Overview:

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Specialist to join our team in Bedford Park, IL.
• The ideal candidate will manage the procurement of all materials and supplies necessary for department operations, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and the capability to build and maintain robust vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Management: Oversee the procurement of all materials and supplies necessary for department operations.
• Trend Analysis: Conduct trend analyses by reviewing economic and market segmentation studies and forecasts.
• Inventory Process Development: Develop a process to measure supply inventory and determine purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual numbers.
• Negotiation and Supervision: Negotiate prices, receive orders, grant approvals, and supervise the deliveries of all goods and/or services.
• Vendor Relationships: Maintain strong working relationships and establish long-term purchasing arrangements with vendors.
• Liaison Duties: Act as a liaison between the purchasing department and management to deliver proper specifications, quotes, products, costs, and delivery terms.
• Vendor Evaluation: Evaluate vendor offerings to ensure that the best quality products are purchased in a timely manner and at competitive prices.
• Documentation Assurance: Assure that purchasing documents are properly completed and the terms and conditions meet approved standards.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain department records.
• Price Monitoring: Check price histories on a regular basis and update any price variances.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Purchasing Specialist or in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• SAGE software experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Must have:

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Purchasing Specialist
• Manufacturing experience (they produce time gear sets)
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have:

• SAGE software