Purchasing Specialist
$70,000–$80,000 year
On-site · Clifton Park, New York, United States
Job Summary
Role Summary: Responsible for proactive management activities related to procurement and production on warehouse shop activities by on-time purchasing, expediting, and assembly preparation. Duties include processing orders to principals and suppliers, expediting shipments, maintaining inventory levels and shop order documentation, coordinating shop order schedules, preparing analysis and reports on purchasing and product quality data, participating in the company Quality Management System, and developing professional and technical competence. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with experience coordinating with suppliers, using Salesforce/Oracle and Microsoft Office, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Starting pay ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 depending on experience. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
- Minimum of 3 years customer service -related experience
- Experience coordinating with suppliers and carriers
- Experience working with Salesforce or Oracle preferred
- Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Demonstrated written/verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and move between activities that require immediate response
- Ability to be self-directed and contribute to a high performing work team while being team and goal oriented
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with functional stakeholders
- Motivated and positive team player
- Attention to detail and accuracy is critical
- Must be able to function in a fast-paced, demanding, ever-changing environment
- Well-developed conflict management skills
- Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills while deploying sound judgement
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
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