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Composites One · 19 hours ago

Purchasing Specialist

Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Composites One is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to provide administrative and operational support to the Consolidated Purchasing Team. The role involves ensuring smooth purchasing transactions, accurate system entry, and effective communication with vendors and internal teams.

Advanced MaterialsIndustrialManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth transactions and excellent service

Respond to inquiries on specs, pricing, and lead times from Sales and Customer Service teams

Collaborate with vendors to obtain product details and resolve order-related issues

Verify specifications and purchase requests from internal teams

Process purchase orders, including those from stock-out vendors

Coordinate expedited orders, arrange freight, and track shipments

Maintain relationships and manage purchasing for a small group of assigned vendors

Run and analyze purchasing metrics (e.g., fill rate, GMROI, aged inventory) to support strategy

Monitor inventory trends and share insights with Supply Chain and Sales teams

Troubleshoot issues with pricing, POs, requisitions, and deliveries

Resolve supplier quality concerns; coordinate with Accounts Payable and Distribution Centers

Verify supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies in pricing or freight charges

Maintain product documentation (e.g., MSDS, tech sheets, certificates of analysis)

Develop and deliver inventory and purchasing control reports

Update system costs due to price or freight changes and notify relevant teams

Qualification

Purchasing ManagementInventory ManagementSupply Chain ProcessesMS Office ProficiencySAPStatistical AnalysisLogistics UnderstandingCommunication Skills

Required

A minimum of two or more years of experience with purchasing/inventory management in a sales/distribution environment, including experience in supply chain, distribution, warehouse and/or logistics sectors

High School Diploma or GED required

Knowledge of issues and considerations for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials

General understanding of standard Supply Chain management processes related to inventory management and procurement

Basic understanding of transportation and logistics and associated safety and documentation requirements, and the distribution process work flow

Ability to conduct studies, analyze and interpret statistical data, and make recommendations and decisions

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency using MS Office software to effectively execute work tasks, including Excel and Word; ability to learn internal database and software systems