Purchasing Specialist
About the role
We are looking for a Buyer Specialist to join our team in any of the following locations: Appleton, WI, Columbus, OH, or Romeoville, IL. At FCX Performance, a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies, the Buyer/Specialist role has an immediate impact on our customers, on our company performance, and on personal earnings.
In this role, you will be purchasing products and materials, updating and managing inventory and stock levels, building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales.
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
Why Join Us
There is a reason we have been named a Best Workplace 20 times. Applied has earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy and we are a GSA approved vendor.
Benefits
You will receive rewards and resources to fulfill you; both professionally and personally. In addition to our competitive pay and all the benefits you would expect from an industry leader (401K, insurance, time off, employee assistance, etc.) you will also enjoy:
- A LASTING CAREER – Career paths are available in sales, operations, or management throughout the country
- Professional development and training
- Great work / life balance
Individual contributors with fresh ideas and passion for excellence are encouraged and rewarded!