Purchasing/Expeditor Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Description

Purchasing/Expeditor Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

We are looking for a motivated purchasing/expeditor specialist to manage our company's procurement activities. The purchasing specialist's responsibilities include sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance. The position will ensure prompt delivery of materials and services by communicating with vendors on the status of critical orders and eliminating difficulties and delays.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work with different heads of department to monitor inventory levels, assess supply vendors and ensure delivered supplies meet quality standards.
• Contact vendors, place orders, verify supplies, manage supply requisition and communicate with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates and inform Project Managers of potential delays.
• Ensure interdepartmental communication for improved coordination of productive operations.
• Monitor project delivery timelines, check work quality against company requirements and specifications and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Compile, record and report project performance and progress to management and key stakeholders.
• Word and Excel skills – Level 3. Ability to create pivot tables and vlook-ups.
• Previous work experience with ERP systems within a manufacturing company . SAP and Acumatica or similar a plus.
• Maintains records of goods that have been ordered and corresponding shipping dates.
• Confirms shipping dates with vendors.
• Monitors shipping notices to avoid potential problems with deliveries.
• Assigns tracers to shipments to identify delays once order is in transit.
• Maintains business relationships with suppliers to ensure their assistance if an unexpected event requires expedited shipping of an order.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software needed to check purchase orders and maintain purchasing records.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience highly .

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

This job is located in Phoenix, AZ and is an in-office position.