Purchasing Specialist
Core
Execute daily purchasing activities in manufacturing or distribution centers, ensuring compliance with procedures and agreed terms.
Role type
operational purchasing specialist
Builds
purchase orders and supply chain transactions
Domain
manufacturing / distribution / supply chain
Required skills
ERP systems (e.g., SAP), supply chain specialist experience, process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), supplier communication, order tracking, return documentation
Preferred skills
Associates degree, 2+ years experience, team leadership in supply chain
Responsibilities
Prepare purchase orders within the system, track supplier order acknowledgements, transmit and prioritize approved POs, participate in planning reviews, identify opportunities for lead time/cost reduction, support quality control with non-conformance reports, resolve invoice discrepancies, follow up on exception messages
Seniority
Individual Contributor, operational level