Purchasing Logistics Specialist

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders with speed and accuracy.
• Work directly with vendors to confirm pricing, availability, lead times, and shipping details.
• Track orders from start to finish and stay ahead of delays, shortages, or backorders.
• Follow up when something doesn't look right instead of waiting for someone else to notice.
• Maintain accurate vendor information and purchasing records.
• Gather quotes and compare options to help the team make smart purchasing decisions.
• Partner with teams across the company to understand what they need and when they need it.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and help resolve billing or receiving issues.
• Keep purchasing documentation organized and easy to find.
• Communicate order updates so people know what's happening without having to chase you down.
• Jump in wherever needed to help Purchasing keep the company running.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, administration, operations, logistics, or another detail-oriented support role.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities without losing track of the little things.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Someone who takes ownership instead of waiting to be told what to do.