Purchasing Specialist

Join a growing team and contribute to streamlined procurement operations while enjoying opportunities for professional growth. Play a key role in optimizing supply chain processes for a large, established organization.

Primary Services is actively recruiting for a Purchasing Specialist for a prominent client. In this role, you will perform pre-purchase activities to support buyers, analyze demand and inventory, coordinate with engineering and planning teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position provides the opportunity to influence procurement strategy, ensure timely acquisition of equipment and services, and work across multiple departments within a dynamic supply chain environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand, forecasts, and on-hand inventory to ensure accurate purchase requisition queues.
• Negotiate non-disclosure agreements with new suppliers as required.
• Coordinate with engineering to implement bill of material changes and manage new or obsolete materials.
• Collaborate with planning and engineering departments to support product revisions and obsolete units.
• Execute special optimization and continuous improvement projects as directed by the Procurement Manager.
• Identify and recommend efficiency opportunities in procurement processes and implement as requested.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for engineering and special projects.
• Update item master prices and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Notify suppliers to issue invoices after equipment, materials, and services have been received and are past due.
• Enter schedules and shipping details into the ERP system as necessary.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications