Purchase Specialist

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Purchase & Sales Specialist to support purchasing, inventory accuracy, and material flow for a contract position based in Wadsworth, Ohio. The role combines procurement coordination, data management, and cross‑functional problem‑solving to keep operations aligned with production and receiving needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchasing and material records by entering, updating, and validating inventory movements, quantity adjustments, and inter‑location transfers within the database.
• Process purchase orders from creation through vendor communication, ensuring accurate details for pricing, quantities, and delivery expectations.
• Track inbound materials and receiving activity, identify discrepancies, and coordinate follow‑up with internal teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Reconcile production‑related documentation and finished‑goods transactions while keeping system records current and organized.
• Investigate count variances by partnering with production, inspection, and materials personnel to correct errors and strengthen inventory accuracy.
• Review inbound testing status and flag items that have not progressed within required timeframes for timely action.
• Prepare recurring inventory and cycle‑count reports, support scheduled physical counts, and assist with related record adjustments.
• Audit production staging areas using barcode‑scanning tools, communicate findings, and contribute to corrective actions that improve control processes.
• Work with vendors, internal departments, and technical support teams to obtain reporting, material information, and operational data needed for analysis and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 + years of experience in purchasing, procurement support, inventory control, or a closely related materials role.
• Working knowledge of purchase order processing, purchasing operations, and vendor coordination.
• Experience entering and maintaining accurate data in computerized inventory or purchasing systems.
• Ability to analyze discrepancies involving quantities, receipts, counts, and material availability.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with vendors, production teams, quality personnel, and other internal departments.
• Proficiency with standard office and reporting tools, including spreadsheets, databases, and document‑management systems.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life & disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.