Role OverviewThe Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the daily purchasing activities in a manufacturing or distribution center. The Purchasing Specialist participates in ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures and ensuring that all transactions are made in accordance with agreed terms and conditions.
What You Will Do
Prepares purchase orders, tracks acknowledgement of orders, transmits and prioritizes approved purchase orders, participates in planning reviews, identifies opportunities for improvement, and supports accounts payable and warehouse functions.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to making and communicating a culture of positive change throughout the supply chain organization, exhibit problem-solving skills, and have a continuous process improvement mindset.
Requirements
- Associates degree preferred, or equivalent minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a supply chain specialist role
- Experience in leading teams in supply chain activities
- Strong working knowledge of ERP Systems (E.g. SAP)
- Continuous process improvement mindset, including experience with Lean / Six Sigma
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