Purchasing Specialist Job Description

Purchasing specialists are in charge of negotiating prices with suppliers for materials or services the company needs.

Purchasing specialists work closely with production managers to determine the needs of the company, and negotiate prices with suppliers for materials or services the company needs.

Purchasing specialists usually specialize in purchasing items for one department or area, such as purchasing materials for manufacturing.

Purchasing specialists prepare purchase orders or requisitions, which are requests for materials or services, and process invoices and payments.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join our team and help us source the best products and services for our company. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the market and be able to negotiate the best prices for our company. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for sourcing the best products and services, then we want to hear from you!

Purchasing Specialist Duties:

• Research, recommend, negotiate, evaluate, and procure necessary items necessary for the operation of the business
• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate staff
• Research and identify potential suppliers
• Negotiate rates, terms, and contracts
• Evaluate supplier’s quality of product
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with suppliers
• Provide feedback to improve business relationships

Purchasing Specialist Responsibilities:

• Assist Operations Manager in sourcing, negotiating, and placing supply orders
• Review and approve purchase orders, including 10K, vendor certificates, and preconstruction documents
• Conduct monthly physical inventories
• Assist Operations Manager in monitoring cash flow and inventory balances
• Maintain and update cost data, supply levels, and ordering history, and communicate and monitor discrepancies with Operations Manager
• Assist Operations Manager with weekly supply rotation, and ordering supplies for Maintenance and Housekeeping
• Perform other duties as requested

Requirements And Skills:

• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures
• Excellent customer service skills
• Competency in managing information
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with all levels of an organization
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related area is preferred

At [Company Name], we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diversity of voices makes us stronger, and we encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.