WAC Lighting · 1 day ago
Purchasing Specialist
WAC NY, Port Washington, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$66K/yr - $68K/yr
1+ years expWAC Lighting is a company focused on innovative lighting solutions, and they are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to enhance their Supply Chain Management Team. The role involves analyzing sales data, managing inventory, and collaborating with the Sales Team to ensure product demand is met effectively.
CommercialElectronicsLightingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Hold responsibility and leadership for lighting product categories as designated
Monitor Global Market Conditions. Deliver proactive recommendations accordingly
Manage the process of placing weekly replenishment orders
Develop and drive strategy to optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand
Reduce excess and obsolete finished goods inventory
Manage initial order quantities and ensure on time delivery for new introductions
Perform consistent monitoring of inventory turn at Plant level to ensure proper inventory flow
Quickly respond to Special Order requests, providing confirmed lead times for planned production
Collaborate closely with the Sales Department to fulfill orders and manage stock transfer of components between all Warehouses
Execute multi-source purchasing strategy on core items and new prototypes as well as avoid potential vendor and market issues which would cause supply interruption
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Business, or another closely related field of study
1-2 years of related professional experience in a high-volume, fast-moving Supply Chain or Purchasing environment
Proven high level organizational skills with experience prioritizing multiple changing priorities simultaneously
Ability and willingness to exhibit flexibility and adaptability to changing directives and priorities
Proven applied knowledge and understanding of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
High level listening, written, verbal communication, analytical and complex problem-solving skills
Ability to consistently and accurately follow established practices, policies and procedures
Ability and willingness to work independently
Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a challenging, fast-paced rapidly changing environment
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical & dental coverage (including family coverage)
Vision
Life
401(k)
Tuition assistance
Continuous training and development
Company
WAC Lighting
A global manufacturing leader of solid state lighting that designs, engineers and produces a broad range of lighting products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.2M2009-10-02Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Michelle Sacco
HR Business Partner
Recent News
Research and Markets
2025-06-09
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