Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

Hours : Typical morning hours

Pay : $55,000 - $60,000

Location : Akron, OH

Key Responsibilities

• Operates standard office equipment and maintains knowledge of relevant software
• Support and work closely with various departments to communicate product cost and delivery, investigate and rectify erroneous charges, address level of service issues or non-compliance, support production scheduling, contracts, financial analysis and reporting
• Analyze and manage inventory purchases of raw materials, packaging, laboratory and safety supplies, and equipment
• Identify consumption patterns and requirements
• Make purchase recommendations based on use, customer forecasting, supply chain considerations and material specification
• Research products and services, obtain price and delivery information, and determine the best source for various purchases
• Obtain raw material support documentation from supplier
• Compare supplier pricing and identifies cost-saving opportunities
• Maintains product cost record and service quotations, specifications, and supply chain considerations
• Prepare purchase orders and track arrival
• Maintains relationships with vendors, facilitates supplier audits, and performs vendor risk assessments
• Researches, compiles, and maintains necessary documents for auditors
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Key Requirements