9840: Purchasing Specialist I

Experienced Purchasing Specialist I needed for our Client in the North Canton, OH market. This role is crucial to timely recognition of revenue, cost management, and overall customer satisfaction. The Purchasing Specialist will be a part of a team involved in managed products and services to offer support across the country.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 to 4 years of work experience in purchasing related field desired.
• Computer literacy. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to negotiate best vendor terms and pricing with the assistance of the purchasing manager.
• Performed function with supervision in a timely manner with acceptable quality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to multi-task. Ability to learn new software/processes.

Duties:

• Maintain and monitor adequate inventory levels.
• Work as a team with the buyers. Search out areas where assistance maybe needed.
• Responsible for assisting sales leadership, operations and or inventory with pricing and availability or any communications needed between the client and vendors.
• Maintain Min and Max changes and communicate the changes when necessary.
• Create and track all purchase orders related to job responsibilities within a specific time set by management.
• Properly update the statuses on purchases in a timely manner.
• Assist with accounts payable on purchase order invoices when needed.
• Assist with the annual audited physical inventory.
• Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the ERP system.
• Purchase the right items at the right time, in the right quantity, and at the right price.
• Works with Manufacturers when needed.
• Seek ways to positively affect cost of goods.
• Assist team members in developing and achieving goals for improving productivity and skill levels. Assist Supervisors by reporting any supply chain problem areas.
• Provide outstanding service to our internal and external customers and maintain a positive environment with co-workers.

CFO/Controller/Administration

North Canton, OH 44720 USA