Purchasing Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Position: Purchasing Specialist

Department: Purchasing

Reports to: Purchasing Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Serve as purchaser for all items used by RSi

· Track all items from order to receipt

· Review purchase requisitions

· Create purchase orders and request proper approval

· Negotiate pricing with vendors

· Report pricing discrepancies and order delivery issues

· Maintain accurate order status and follow-up with vendors on past due orders

· Solve invoice issues and coordinate with Finance

· Receive, stage, and issue material and components

· As required, assist with:

o Scheduling shipments (Domestic & International)

o Ensuring shipping supplies and equipment are ready

o Coordinating with customers and/or shipping agents

o Conducting initial quality inspections

· Other duties as required

Qualifications:

· Knowledge of and practical experience with purchasing processes

· A proactive and detail-oriented work ethic

· Strong written, oral, math, and organizational skills

· Able to follow work instructions (verbal and written)

· Proficiency in using computer applications (e.g., Purchasing software, Microsoft Office applications, etc.)

· Ability to work well in a team environment

· Ability to lift 50-75 pounds routinely

· High school diploma or equivalent

· US Citizenship or US Permanent Resident status is required

Preferred Skills and Education

· Minimum of 2 years of related experience

· Experience/certification in use of forklift and scissor lift

· Experience with hand and power tools

RSi Visual Systems is the leading independent supplier of complete visual systems solutions designed for newly manufactured simulators or the upgrade of existing visual systems. Headquartered near the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, RSi has led the advancement of visual environments for commercial Level D and military full flight aircraft simulators for almost 30 years.

RSi is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

· Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Flexible spending account

· Health insurance

· Health savings account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Retirement plan

· Vision insurance

Schedule:

· 8-hour shift

Education:

· High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

· English (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

· Grapevine, TX 76051: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In-person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Grapevine, TX 76051 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grapevine, TX 76051: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25