OVERVIEW: The Senior Purchasing Specialist will support the Purchasing Manager in coordinating functions for the purchasing department.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Timely entering of orders and quotes within the company guidelines.
Efficiently source, quote and enter all orders and quotes and initiate and maintain all steps from time of request through delivery to the Distribution Centers
Responsible for ETA updates, Open Order Follow Up, Shipment Tracking, Price Updates, and for communications order changes
Ensure information for items and vendors are updated and this includes information such as costs/minimums/pack sizes/vendor information
Proactive review of open orders and expedition of shipments and inform our customers and sales reps of any changes to delivery expectations.
Ability to work with warehouse staff and assist in the reconciliation of incoming goods
Run MRP reports and place purchase orders with vendors accordingly
Timely and effective contribution to commitment of stock turn based on Company targets.
Supply detail on trends and make suggestions for slow moving items before they hit overstock status
Key role in reviewing all inventories and responsible for finding overstocks and imbalances in stocking levels and suggest solutions
issue PO's to Suppliers and Customer Invoices
Authorize payments to purchase orders for AP Dept.
Gather all necessary information about goods needed to support new programs, features, offers and ensure that sufficient inventory is on hand at time of launch and after
Take ownership of the supply chain for assigned vendors and goods and is the lead role in resolving issues and concerns
Active involvement with vendor development, including regular meetings, product changes, inventory and service concerns
Awareness of the products that they support and offer alternatives in time of supply shortages
Facilitates meetings with other departments to make sure that projects and timelines are met
Actively seek out solutions and make suggestions for improvements on Inventory Management methodology
Search for products and solutions through electronic/printed materials and suggest solutions for product and service requests
Assist Purchasing Manager with supervising team members
QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior purchasing experience in a corporate environment required
College Degree Preferred
Manufacturing or wholesale/distribution industry experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, including pivot-tables and v-lookups
Good communication both written and verbal
Good attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment