Purchasing Specialist

Overview

Manages procurement of goods/services and inventory to meet production needs.

Key Responsibilities

• purchase orders
• inventory management
• vendor liaison
• invoice approval
• cost estimation
• bid review

Tasks

-Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality assurance personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action. -Counts inventory items to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity. -Estimates values according to knowledge of market price. -Computes total cost of items purchased. -Prepares purchase orders or bid requests. -Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items. -Approves invoices for payment. -Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries. -Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories. -Verifies bills from suppliers with bids and purchase orders and approves bills for payment. -Verifies specifications of purchase requests. -Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. -Assists heavily with periodic plant inventory. -Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid. -Expedites delivery of goods to users. -Meets production requirements on a daily basis while controlling inventory levels with various lead times. -Prepares purchase orders and sends to supplier and department originating request. -Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.

Requirements

• microsoft office
• purchasing
• time management
• communication
• analytical
• fast-paced

What You Bring

-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task -Effective time management Skills -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Strong attention to detail and analytical skills -Experience with Microsoft Office -At least five years of work experience in purchasing and/or costing

People Also Searched For

About Palm Harbor Homes

-Founded with a commitment to providing quality, affordable housing solutions across the country. -Specializes in designing and constructing modular and manufactured homes that cater to various living preferences. -Offers a diverse range of customizable home options, from single-section to large multi-section homes. -Builds homes with modern features and energy-efficient solutions to meet contemporary needs. -Has established a strong presence across multiple states, with a reputation for quality craftsmanship. -Pioneered the concept of factory-built homes, revolutionizing the industry by making homeownership more accessible. -Operates a comprehensive network of retail centers and independent dealers to ensure broad availability of homes. -Known for offering a range of financing options to help buyers achieve their dream of homeownership.

Sector Specialisms