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Vaco by Highspring · 5 days ago

Purchasing Specialist

Boca Raton, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$52K/yr - $63K/yr

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage the procurement process and ensure timely delivery of materials. The role involves creating purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, and coordinating with other departments to maintain inventory.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

Liza Horner

Responsibilities

Create PO's on time with proper approvals and documentation

Ensure approvals and documentation are archived appropriately for further audits

Actively participate in continuous improvement activities

Ensure POs are received by our suppliers

Expedite urgent requests when necessary

Maximize our freight/air strategies

Participate in invoice resolution and supplier account reconciliation

Negotiate with suppliers on special pricing

Will be responsible for ensuring proper content of new and updated items uploaded in the system

Coordinate purchasing activities with other departments to maintain inventory

Contact suppliers on adjustments, incorrect material or delivery problems

Monitor vendor on-time deliveries

Continuously streamline paperwork processes and provide electronic solutions

Interact with all levels of personnel

Compile and analyze trends in prices and supply of materials

Ensure that materials are purchased at agreed upon cost , in specified quantity and quality, within scheduled dates

Supervise the follow-up and expediting of vendor deliveries

Maintain consistent and accurate purchase, price, stock and consumption records

Qualification

Component purchasingNegotiating with suppliersWeb-based ERP systemsBachelor's DegreeCustomer service skillsMicrosoft ExcelPlanning aptitudeBOMsComfort with simple systemsFluent in EnglishCommunication skillsOrganizational skills