Purchasing Specialist

Opening available in Appleton, WI; Columbus, OH; or Romeoville, IL.

About the role

At FCX Performance, a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies, the Buyer Specialist role has an immediate impact on our customers, company performance, and personal earnings. In this position, you will purchase products and materials, manage inventory and stock levels, build supplier relationships, and negotiate for the best prices, quantities, and delivery timelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain system costs and inventory levels using Epicor Prophet 21 (P21)
• Investigate and resolve warehouse and invoicing discrepancies
• Work closely with accounting to resolve issues
• Update system pricing based on vendor price sheets
• Review and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly purchasing reports
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, delays, and product availability
• Obtain quotes from vendors/suppliers
• Provide timely updates to the Sales team regarding supplier communications and customer order status
• Perform system cleanup and maintenance of part numbers, supplier records, and related purchasing data to ensure accuracy
• Support purchasing operations to ensure product availability and data integrity

Requirements

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience preferred
• Attention to detail: accurate data entry skills, basic math & reading skills
• Beginner to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and systems
• Experience with high volume in distribution or manufacturing environments
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
• Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (401K, insurance, time off, employee assistance, etc.)
• Career paths available in sales, operations, or management nationwide
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Work/life balance
• Recognition and rewards for individual contributors with fresh ideas and passion for excellence