Purchasing Specialist

3 weeks ago


Grand Rapids, United States Advantage Label & Packaging, Inc Full time

**Advantage Label and Packaging** was built upon the belief that relationships are the fundamental elements for success. From our customers and vendors to our team members, our goal is to create long-term partnerships based on trust. We are focused on making lives better for our clients, employees, and business partners. Our unique approach to labeling solutions is to be the expert and trusted advisor for every piece of the puzzle, not just printed labels. The breadth of our solutions includes equipment, software, technical support, and service. This has led to us growing our business nationwide and internationally.

We are searching for a **Purchasing Specialist** to acquire supplies and products that are crucial for our daily business operations. You will handle supplier assessment, negotiation, procurement, and inventory level management of our resold goods.

**What you will do**:

- Build and maintain positive and long-term supplier and vendor relationships, acting as the point person and meeting with them whenever necessary
- Explore potential suppliers by researching, comparing, and evaluating products and offers in terms of reliability, quality, and cost-efficiency
- Manage inventory, partner with sales to monitor resold goods inventory levels, and determine purchase needs
- Request proposals, negotiate the best value including price, terms, lead times, and minimums
- Process purchase orders, input accurate costs, updated price, and uniform and precise item descriptions in the system, keep meticulous records of all transactions
- Order finished goods, obtaining fair and competitive pricing
- Track orders, ensure timely delivery, and report any faults or inconsistencies immediately
- Prepare reports on cost analysis and vendor performance
- Work closely with customer service and sales to guarantee success in their areas of responsibility, making them aware of new offerings and supplier changes

**What qualifications we would like you to have**:

- A bachelor’s degree in business or related field
- At least two (2) years of experience in purchasing or similar function
- Understanding of supply chain process and knowledge of market research, data analysis, and sourcing and purchasing best practices
- Proficiency in supplier relationship management, purchasing, and inventory management
- Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation
- Solid analytical and commercial mindset
- Strong organization and documentation

**What makes Advantage Label & Packaging a great choice**:

- We are a growing company. There is a continuously increasing demand for our services and solutions.
- We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- We have a family-oriented team and supportive leaders. We work together to exceed our customers’ dynamic needs.
- We have a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- Purchasing: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person


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