Purchasing Specialist
Purchasing Specialist
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15-10-2024
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Position: Purchasing Specialist
Location: Bedford Park IL
Job Description
Position Overview:
- We are seeking a detailoriented and proactive Purchasing Specialist to join our team in Bedford Park IL.
- The ideal candidate will manage the procurement of all materials and supplies necessary for department operations ensuring efficiency and costeffectiveness.
- This role requires strong analytical skills excellent negotiation abilities and the capability to build and maintain robust vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Procurement Management: Oversee the procurement of all materials and supplies necessary for department operations.
- Trend Analysis: Conduct trend analyses by reviewing economic and market segmentation studies and forecasts.
- Inventory Process Development: Develop a process to measure supply inventory and determine purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual numbers.
- Negotiation and Supervision: Negotiate prices receive orders grant approvals and supervise the deliveries of all goods and/or services.
- Vendor Relationships: Maintain strong working relationships and establish longterm purchasing arrangements with vendors.
- Liaison Duties: Act as a liaison between the purchasing department and management to deliver proper specifications quotes products costs and delivery terms.
- Vendor Evaluation: Evaluate vendor offerings to ensure that the best quality products are purchased in a timely manner and at competitive prices.
- Documentation Assurance: Assure that purchasing documents are properly completed and the terms and conditions meet approved standards.
- Record Maintenance: Maintain department records.
- Price Monitoring: Check price histories on a regular basis and update any price variances.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or a related field is preferred.
- Proven experience as a Purchasing Specialist or in a similar role.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- SAGE software experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Employment Type
Full Time
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