Purchasing Specialist
Core
Execute procurement processes to maintain optimal inventory levels, control costs, and ensure timely delivery of materials and services for operations.
Role type
Purchasing Specialist
Builds
Inventory of parts, materials, and supplies for agricultural operations
Domain
Agriculture / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (procurement execution)
Required skills
Inventory management, vendor relationship management, purchase order processing, seasonal demand forecasting, cost analysis, regulatory compliance, data interpretation
Preferred skills
Supply chain management knowledge, chemical specification understanding, bilingual communication (English/Spanish), forklift operation
Technologies
EBS, Fleet Asset Works, Tableau Reporting, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Monitor and manage inventory levels, communicate with vendors to ensure on-time delivery, prepare and review purchase orders and invoices, forecast seasonal demands, review slow-moving inventory, respond to purchasing inquiries
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
