Purchasing Specialist

Southlake Automation
Merrillville, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2024

Southlake Automation is a fast-growing industrial controls systems integrator.  Our teams develop custom robotic and automated solutions to create a more safe, productive, and sustainable work environment for a large number of customers.

 

We are seeking a full-time Purchasing Specialist for day-to-day purchasing and vendor management.  We purchase industrial components and equipment on a per project basis to complete our automation systems.  Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

 

This is a full-time position based out of our Merrillville, IN office.  Normal work hours are Monday- Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM.

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Create purchase orders using QuickBooks Enterprise.
  • Determine sources for best pricing and delivery of material.
  • Work with vendors to streamline the procurement process.
  • Track purchases once ordered for on-time delivery.
  • Provide reporting to project managers for project costs.
  • Arrange shipments for outgoing products and systems.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask efficiently.
  • Must have good communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members and clients.
  • Exceptional data-entry accuracy.
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office/Office365.
  • At least 1 year of administrative or business assistant experience, or similar
    organizational role; college degree preferred.

 

Full-Time Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off Plan (PTO)
  • Holiday pay
  • Retirement plan

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