Purchasing Specialist
Core
Manage parts inventory, purchasing, and stockroom operations to support maintenance and capital projects in a manufacturing environment.
Role type
Purchasing Specialist (Inventory & Procurement)
Builds
Parts inventory system, procurement contracts, and equipment Bill of Materials lists
Domain
Manufacturing (Food/Pharma/Health Nutrition)
Required skills
ERP system proficiency, Microsoft Excel, vendor management, inventory control, cost negotiation, Bill of Materials development, asset tracking
Preferred skills
SAP experience, sourcing and contracting expertise
Responsibilities
Maintain policies and procedures for efficient purchasing flow; Ensure accurate ERP data for inventory levels and orders; Discuss unacceptable goods/services and determine corrective actions; Lead sourcing and parts contracting to optimize maintenance costs; Manage stockroom organization and parts stock levels; Track plant assets including additions and write-offs; Create equipment Bill of Materials lists.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level (1-3 years experience)