PrideStaff
Purchasing Specialist
Hours : Typical morning hours
Pay:
$55,000 - $60,000
Location : Akron, OH
PrideStaff is conducting a search for an Akron area manufacturing client for a Purchasing Specialist. This position is responsible for purchasing factory supplies, raw materials, and service requests in accordance with Company policies.
Key Responsibilities : Operates standard office equipment and maintains knowledge of relevant software
Support and work closely with various departments to communicate product cost and delivery, investigate and rectify erroneous charges, address level of service issues or non-compliance, support production scheduling, contracts, financial analysis and reporting
Analyze and manage inventory purchases of raw materials, packaging, laboratory and safety supplies, and equipment
Identify consumption patterns and requirements
Make purchase recommendations based on use, customer forecasting, supply chain considerations and material specification
Research products and services, obtain price and delivery information, and determine the best source for various purchases
Obtain raw material support documentation from supplier
Compare supplier pricing and identifies cost-saving opportunities
Maintains product cost record and service quotations, specifications, and supply chain considerations.
Prepare purchase orders and track arrival
Maintains relationships with vendors, facilitates supplier audits, and performs vendor risk assessments
Researches, compiles, and maintains necessary documents for auditors
Performs all other duties as assigned Key Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or similar field preferred
Basic math skills to ensure accurate calculations
Proficient in personal computer skills including Email, record keeping, routine database activity, Word, spreadsheet, Excel, and SAGE
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $55,000.00 - $60,000.00
Hours : Typical morning hours
Pay:
$55,000 - $60,000
Location : Akron, OH
PrideStaff is conducting a search for an Akron area manufacturing client for a Purchasing Specialist. This position is responsible for purchasing factory supplies, raw materials, and service requests in accordance with Company policies.
Key Responsibilities : Operates standard office equipment and maintains knowledge of relevant software
Support and work closely with various departments to communicate product cost and delivery, investigate and rectify erroneous charges, address level of service issues or non-compliance, support production scheduling, contracts, financial analysis and reporting
Analyze and manage inventory purchases of raw materials, packaging, laboratory and safety supplies, and equipment
Identify consumption patterns and requirements
Make purchase recommendations based on use, customer forecasting, supply chain considerations and material specification
Research products and services, obtain price and delivery information, and determine the best source for various purchases
Obtain raw material support documentation from supplier
Compare supplier pricing and identifies cost-saving opportunities
Maintains product cost record and service quotations, specifications, and supply chain considerations.
Prepare purchase orders and track arrival
Maintains relationships with vendors, facilitates supplier audits, and performs vendor risk assessments
Researches, compiles, and maintains necessary documents for auditors
Performs all other duties as assigned Key Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or similar field preferred
Basic math skills to ensure accurate calculations
Proficient in personal computer skills including Email, record keeping, routine database activity, Word, spreadsheet, Excel, and SAGE
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $55,000.00 - $60,000.00