Purchasing Specialist
Purchase Order Activities
Purchases and provides order fulfillment activities in support of business demand to positively impact inventory turns and have predictable and accurate supplier on-time delivery.
Manages the order status process, including ensuring shipping and delivery information is accurate in company's systems.
Ensures post Purchase Order (PO) placement updates are complete following PO backlog management process to include tracking, reporting and communication with matrix team members along with working with supplier(s) to meet deliveries.
Supplier Relationships
Develops and manages relationship with suppliers to hold them accountable for meeting shipping and delivery commitments to include system and process improvements at both company and the supplier.
Negotiates pricing with suppliers and provide quotes to sales team to support customer opportunities.
Logistics and Warehousing
Works with warehouse and logistics teams, including transportation carriers, to ensure product is received and delivered on time; lead/drive/support process improvements.
Manages non-conforming inventory, including product disposition and in-process failures.
Communication and Problem Resolution
Provides timely communication to planners, sales and customer operations on order status and problem resolution.
Inventory Management
Supports group and/or organization key initiatives and objectives through contributions on project teams to include support of supplier management activities.
Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in area of discipline.
Competent in all job functions and has general understanding of the industry practices, techniques and standards.
Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis.
May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results.
Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization.
Experience
Typically 3+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.
Education and Certification
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.