Purchasing Specialist

Primary Role Focus

Responsible for sourcing raw material and components required for planned and project demands in a timely manner to ensure schedules are met. This role reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Determine priorities, schedules, initiate requests for quotations and issue purchase orders
• Develop an understanding of supplier base and their capabilities
• Upgrade ERP item cards including vendor information, pricing and historical information
• Track orders to ensure they are on schedule and update system as required when changes occur
• Monitor, expedite, and troubleshoot orders through to completion and update stakeholders as required
• Maintain correct and accurate flow of information to ensure a high level of service and satisfaction is delivered to all stakeholders
• Fulfill production orders for secondary processes
• Work with Accounts Payable d...