Purchasing Specialist

2 months ago

Itasca, United States Total Talent Search Full time
ROLE SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Purchasing Specialist is responsible for daytoday procuring materials components and services essential for the manufacturing process. This role involves negotiating prices managing purchase orders and ensuring timely delivery for a targeted set of material / component categories. They will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to optimize purchasing processes reduce costs and maintain inventory levels within their purchasing scope.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • yze material needs and process purchase orders ensuring accuracy and timely issuance
  • Monitor supplier performance resolving issues and building strong relationships
  • Collaborate with production planning to ensure timely delivery of materials and components
  • Identify costsaving opportunities through supplier negotiation and process improvement
  • Optimize MRP parameters to minimize costs and inventory for targeted component categories
  • Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities and supplier performance developing supplier improvement plans where necessary
  • Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Proven track record of purchasing improving availability while reducing inventory
  • Successful development of material / component forecasts using available (imperfect) data
  • Strong ytical and problemsolving ss
  • Excellent negotiation communication and interpersonal ss
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing inventory coordination or similar roles in a manufacturing environment
  • High school diploma or equivalent required ociate’s degree in supply chain management or vocational training in similar field preferred
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles a plus


COMPUTER SS:
  • Strong working proficiency with applicable software such as MSOffice
  • Strong working proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite)

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