Purchasing Specialist

Description

• Purchase raw materials, components, hardware, packaging, and indirect supplies required for cabinet manufacturing operations.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in quantities, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with production planning to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, product availability, and delivery schedules.
• Track open purchase orders and follow up on late shipments to prevent production delays.
• Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Coordinate with receiving and warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies related to shipments, quantities, or damaged materials.
• Review and analyze purchasing data to identify trends, opportunities for savings, and inventory optimization.
• Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing records within the ERP system.
• Support new product launches by sourcing materials and identifying qualified suppliers.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to address supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Assist with annual inventory counts and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or inventory control experience.
• Manufacturing experience required; cabinet, furniture, woodworking, or building materials industry experience preferred.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Ability to analyze inventory data and purchasing trends.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.