Purchasing Specialist

Schnellecke Logistics U
Any Location, AL
Category Purchasing
Job Description
Role Overview

The purchasing specialist will be responsible for sourcing new suppliers, ensuring purchased products meet technical specifications, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance. The role involves ensuring timely deliveries, resolving supply issues, and maintaining strong supplier relations.

What You Will Do

The main responsibilities include researching and identifying prospective suppliers, liaising with internal customers and project teams, managing vendors in SAP Finance, and preparing proposals and purchase orders.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience as a purchasing specialist, good communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and business application software.

Requirements

  • Experience as a purchasing specialist or in a similar role
  • Associate degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field
  • Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
  • Attention to detail and reliability to perform repetitive tasks
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business application software
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player with strong organizational skills
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