Thistle Farms · 15 hours ago
Purchasing Specialist
Body & Home Manufacturing site - Nashville, TN 37209
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$46K/yr - $56K/yrThistle Farms is a company focused on manufacturing and delivering high-quality products. They are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support manufacturing operations by ensuring timely and accurate procurement of raw materials and coordinating the delivery of finished products from global partners.
Non ProfitSocialWomen's
Responsibilities
You must effectively and efficiently work in a fast-paced environment
You must be organized and maintain a clean and functional workspace
You will consistently communicate with the Inventory and Warehouse Manager, Production Manager and Shared Trade Buyer so you can:
Create, issue and track purchase orders for raw materials, components, supplies and other production-related services
Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, order confirmations and delivery schedules
Support inventory control by monitoring stock levels, initiating timely orders and alerting the Organization of shortages
You will ensure all purchase requisitions and purchase orders are appropriately approved and recorded in the Inventory Management system
You will maintain accurate purchasing, supplier and material records in the Inventory Management system
You will monitor purchase orders and follow up on outstanding orders to ensure on-time delivery to meet production requirements
You will assist the Inventory and Warehouse Manager to resolve discrepancies related to shortages, damaged materials, pricing and delivery delays
You will ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, quality standards and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production environment
Effective communication and vendor coordination skills
Problem-solving skills related to supply shortages and delivery issues
Time management and ability to meet production-driven deadlines
Basic understanding of inventory management and purchasing procedures
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional manufacturing teams
Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout manufacturing and warehouse areas
Occasional lifting of light materials or documents
Be able to bend, stand, pick up and reach arms above head
Be able to stand for at least 3 hours at a time
Be able to lift 15 lbs. regularly
Be able to lift 40 lbs. occasionally
Preferred
associate degree in business, supply chain, or related field
Previous experience in purchasing or clerical roles within a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with manufacturing materials, BOMs (bill of materials), and production processes
Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Company
Thistle Farms
Thistle Farms helps women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction.
Founded in 1997
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
The Jensen Project
2024-08-01Grant
Leadership Team
Tasha Bandy Kennard
Chief Executive Officer
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