Purchasing Specialist

Southlake Automation is a fast-growing industrial controls systems integrator.  Our teams develop custom robotic and automated solutions to create a more safe, productive, and sustainable work environment for a large number of customers.

We are seeking a full-time Purchasing Specialist for day-to-day purchasing and vendor management.  We purchase industrial components and equipment on a per project basis to complete our automation systems.  Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

This is a full-time position based out of our Merrillville, IN office.  Normal work hours are Monday- Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create purchase orders using QuickBooks Enterprise.
• Determine sources for best pricing and delivery of material.
• Work with vendors to streamline the procurement process.
• Track purchases once ordered for on-time delivery.
• Provide reporting to project managers for project costs.
• Arrange shipments for outgoing products and systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask efficiently.
• Must have good communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members and clients.
• Exceptional data-entry accuracy.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office/Office365.
• At least 1 year of administrative or business assistant experience, or similar
  organizational role; college degree preferred.

Full-Time Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off Plan (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Retirement plan