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Purchasing Specialist

2 months ago

Chicago Illinois, United States Piston Automotive Full time

About the Role:

A leading diversified automotive supplier, Piston Automotive, is seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Buyer to support the Purchasing Manager in procuring goods and services. The successful candidate will be responsible for activities involved with procuring raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Solicit multiple bids for non-production purchases and service contracts, including capital equipment, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), transportation, and other related services.
  • Negotiate price, timing, and deliverables with suppliers for all purchase orders, ensuring the best value for the organization.
  • Evaluate bids for best value and offer recommendations for selection, taking into account factors such as quality, price, and delivery.
  • Resolve supplier disputes regarding price and delivery of goods and services, ensuring timely and cost-effective resolution.
  • Build and maintain supplier bid lists, supplier profile forms, and contact lists, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Review requisitions for accuracy and proper signature authority, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Administer the purchase order process, including issuing and reconciling purchase orders, and filing vendor purchase orders.
  • Monitor and analyze purchasing spend, identifying areas for cost savings and process improvements.
  • Maintain and improve purchasing processes and reports, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Reinforce policy and procedure compliance within the organization, ensuring adherence to established standards.
  • Manage purchase order price updates in Trans4M and issue new POs to vendors, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in purchasing or a related role, with a strong understanding of advanced mathematical concepts, such as exponents, logarithms, and statistics.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.