Global Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Ultimate Staffing Services; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Specialist in Chandler, AZ to support procurement operations and oversee domestic and international logistics. You will manage the purchasing process, coordinate shipments, and maintain supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in purchasing/logistics, understands import/export regulations, and can improve freight efficiency while working with ERP systems such as SAP. Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, DOE.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, or related role.
• Experience handling domestic and international shipments.
• Knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations and compliance.
• Experience with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers.
• Strong communication, organization, and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Process, manage, and expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and accuracy.
• Monitor open/overdue orders and follow up with suppliers to meet commitments.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments from supplier collection to final delivery.
• Manage import/export activities, including customs clearance and duties.
• Track shipments and resolve delays, customs issues, and other logistics problems.
• Coordinate inter-company transfers and related purchasing/transport documentation.
• Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and processing returns or damaged goods.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and freight efficiency.
• Participate in supply chain, purchasing, and logistics-related projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Relationship building

ERP Systems (SAP)

MS Office

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Specialist in Chandler, AZ to support procurement operations and oversee domestic and international logistics. You will manage the purchasing process, coordinate shipments, and maintain supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in purchasing/logistics, understands import/export regulations, and can improve freight efficiency while working with ERP systems such as SAP. Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, DOE.