Purchasing Specialist

The Purchasing Specialist is a FLSA-Nonexempt role and is managed directly by the Purchasing Manager and indirectly by the Executive Management of Miles Chemical Company, Inc. You are responsible for ensuring all required objectives are met daily and on a professional level. Goals : As a Purchasing Specialist, you will ensure all purchasing tasks are well organized and completed in a timely manner as determined by management. Support the Purchasing Manager to establish and improve purchasing department procedures and policies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ability to work alone or with the purchasing team to negotiate and assist the business in securing competitive bids or quotes for existing goods/services as needed. Follow up with vendor on time deliveries. Address and report active purchase errors in a timely manner. Whenever possible resolve day-to-day issues that arise relating to purchasing and contracts. Update information records, supplier source and material master profiles and support data integrity. Organize and maintain the cleanliness of the purchasing work area. Rotate all products (check for production dates and expiration dates). Adhere to all S.O.P.’s, Work Instructions, and Daily Check-lists. Ability to develop relationships with vendors. Works with internal and external auditors as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Competencies: Problem-solving skills are a requirement Solid understanding of purchasing concepts. Proven experience in negotiating contracts Ability to operate both strategically and tactically Self-Motivated, enthusiastic, very organized & dependable Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with cross functional team members Superior attention to detail and strong analytical skills The ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment, be proactive and resourceful Excellent math skills and ability to convert from one unit of measure to another as needed Computer literate, including ability to use Excel, Word, and Windows at an intermediate level Communicates openly with upper management High School Diploma or equivalent EEO and At-Will Employment Statement: The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Negotiation: 1 year (Required) Purchasing: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person

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