Job Description:

The Purchasing Specialist position is responsible for procurement and sourcing of components from vendors to meet plant requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs day-to-day purchasing activities including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, data maintenance, and inventory management of assigned raw material/parts to meet facilities production schedules.


• Track shipping progress of raw material/parts to ensure time schedules and delivery are met, while informing appropriate personnel of issues. Expedite production of parts as required.


• Responsible for system data integrity when it comes to adjustment entries.


• Assist in reconciling procurement match errors for correct pricing and proper receipts.


• Manages supplier/vendor relations; responsible for addressing and problem-solving purchasing/supply chain issues.


• Cooperates and communicates with other disciplines within company.


• Handles the acknowledgement of materials and maintenance of purchasing records.


• Completes special projects and assignments.


• Other duties, as assigned.