The Purchasing Specialist/Buyer is responsible maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support the sales forecast, at lowest total cost, while meeting or exceeding required inventory turns. The Purchasing Specialist/Buyer typically works independently to approve quotes on routine jobs, but may rely on the assistance of other more senior purchasing staff or division management for approval on more complex quotes. Through the daily use of all Microsoft Office programs, this person will complete month end inventory turn reports and month end projection reports. Developing and maintaining local reports and spreadsheets for management will be an ongoing task in this position. Developing, implementing, and maintaining an MRO purchasing program, qualifying and approving MRO supplies, placing orders and making confirmations and completing the related computer entry are just a few of the daily tasks for the Purchasing Specialist/Buyer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have 0 - 3 years in a related purchasing function and a bachelor.s degree in related area
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, as well as proven administrative abilities
• This position requires strong mathematical, analytical, organizing, planning, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills
• Must be proficient in Lotus Notes, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, as these will be used on a daily basis

Qualified candidates interested in this opportunity, please send resumes with cover letter to: