Purchasing Specialist I

About Us:

What You'll Do:

• Receives routine purchase requisitions and coordinates managerial approval for indirect and direct purchase categories.
• Generates basic purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Interacts with suppliers to place orders, schedule deliveries, and resolve shipping errors.
• Verifies three-way matches of invoices for materials or services and authorizes payment processing within the scope of authority.
• Communicate with vendors and/or company staff to resolve errors detected within vendor invoices.
• Ensures the workflow of purchase requisitions and invoices are maintained to meet department KPI’s.
• Utilizes company accounting procedures to generate monthly payables accrual.
• Review bid proposals and negotiate purchases within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. 
• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery,      product quality, and performance.
• Reconciles monthly account statements from strategic suppliers.
• Provides clerical support and relieves other purchasing specialists as needed. 

Why Join Us:

• Competitive benefits package
• Generous PTO plans
• Family-oriented culture
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

What You Bring:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year of purchasing or accounts payable experience preferred. 
• Basic computer skills with basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures including general ledger codes and cost centers. 
• Professional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment. 
• Knowledge of basic purchasing principles, including procure-to-pay processes. 

Next Steps:

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