Purchasing Specialist

About the role

Join Lott Oil Company, a family-owned and operated regional leader in the petroleum and oil industry, as a Purchasing Specialist. This role ensures products, supplies, equipment, and services are available when needed, supporting smooth operations through vendor management and internal coordination.

Why work here

• Opportunity to grow within a company where your work makes a tangible difference.
• Build strong business relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• Your purchasing and inventory decisions directly impact daily operations.
• Be part of a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Work for a company that values its people, relationships, and community commitment.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders for inventory and non-inventory products and services.
• Request and negotiate vendor quotes.
• Evaluate pricing and purchasing needs.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and data.
• Process price changes and assign product/part codes.
• Coordinate freight carriers and delivery schedules.
• Process and resolve receiving discrepancies.
• Manage credits and product returns.
• Monitor inventory levels.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to ensure purchasing needs are met.

Requirements

• 5 years of administrative or office experience, or comparable experience.
• Purchasing, inventory, or vendor experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Accurate data entry and recordkeeping.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective vendor and team relationships.