Purchasing Specialist/Expeditor

Rapid Industries is looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join their growing team! We are an industry leader in the conveyor/material handling industry, and we are looking to add to our talented core. 

Responsibilities:

• Ability to negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on cost of goods and budget requirements.
• Prepares purchase orders, change orders or bid requests.
• Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
• Discusses unacceptable goods or services with managers, users, vendors, and others to determine source of issue and take corrective action.
• Checks accurate weights, product, missing items and amounts compared with the original order and to the amounts stated on the invoice. Follows appropriate processes to correct errors. Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, best buy practices and summarizing data and trends.
• Maintains procurement records such as pricing, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories within procurement software
• Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Provide exceptional professional customer service to internal and external customers.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing in manufacturing industry.
• Material handling purchasing experience is a PLUS!
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing and procurement principles, strategies and best practices. 
• Strong knowledge of vendor management and inventory management systems.
• Experience with global sourcing, logistics, and supply chain best practices. 
• Willing to work in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Supply Management, Tracking Budget Expenses, Vendor Relationships, Organization, Customer Service, Documentation Skills, Supply Management, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Basic Cost Accounting,  5 years of purchasing experience, Microsoft word, excel, Multi-task, Ability to analyze and present justify changes, ability to solve problems under pressure