Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing Agent

Location: St. Clair County/Madison County, IL

Status: Direct Hire

Schedule: Mon - Fri, Days

Compensation: $55,000 - $75,000 (negotiable)

Under general direction, the Purchaser plans, organizes, coordinates the purchasing functions and activities for the facility. Serves as a resource between various personnel and departments for purchasing material and supplies for production. Also serves as a liaison between the company's commodity vendors and their sales representatives.

You'll be a great fit if you like too:

• Plan, organize, develop, and implement procedures and guidelines relative to the purchasing of goods, supplies, material, equipment.
• Review, monitor, and evaluates requisitions for supplies, materials, equipment, and services to ensure that purchasing specification requirements and standards are achievable.
• Assist, counsel, and advises various personnel/departments regarding the purchasing process related to buying standards, commodity supply sources and purchasing procurement time frames.
• Obtain quotations and data pertaining to the procurement of commodities and services needed to supply the production requirements and enable products to be assembled and shipped in a timely manner.
• Review and analyze quotations and data; recommends the selection of vendor(s) based on cost effectiveness and purchasing activities to ensure prompt delivery and availability of commodities required.
• Address and resolve correction of vendor shortages and damage.
• Review and evaluate inventory control records to ensure the appropriate inventory is readily available. Also projects inventory replacement and stock levels for future production needs and new product lines.
• Establish, and maintain contact information files and records, vendor files, and a supply and commodity requisition listing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To be considered you must:

• Have the ability to evaluate and analyze inventory levels and commodities required.
• Be familiar with pricing and availability trends; make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Be able to establish and maintain a variety of specialized complex files, catalogues, and records.
• Be able to multi-task.
• Have the ability to work under pressure.
• Be proficient with computers and use of software applications.
• Be able to communicate effectively, both oral and written; understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Full Insurance Benefits (Health, Dental and Vision)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (accrued beginning day one)
• Company events

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.

Salary : $50,000 - $75,000