Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Ultimate Staffing is hiring for a Purchasing Specialist. This is an onsite position working with a purchasing team of three. The ideal person would have experience working to purchase metals including but not limited to Steel. This purchasing specialist should be able to show cost savings at his current role and would be looking to make an impact at this organization. If you have 5-10 years as a purchasing specialist in either construction or manufacturing please apply right away!

What's in it for you?

Direct Hire

Pay 100-120K

On site Mon- Friday 7:30-4:30

Amazing Vacation schedule, PTO and Holidays

Medical dental Vision

401K with match

What will you be doing?

Independently develops strategy, and administers large spend programs

Serves as focal point for vendor/customer designated contracts; negotiates terms and conditions, oversees contract compliance, resolves contractual issues and maintains excellent customer relations, both internal and external

Independently provides contract functional review and compliance

Negotiates contractual terms and conditions with executive management in supplier organizations

Monitors vendor performance and adherence to contract requirements

Monitors site compliance with company policies and procedures

Identifies and applies best practices to implement policies and initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness

What do you need to know?

Bachelor's degree Business or related field experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage conflict and reconcile differences

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Proficient in Microsoft Office products Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, Project, Power Point, and Outlook) ; intermediate level

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.