Purchase Specialist

Snyder Paper Corporation; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Snyder Paper Corporation, founded in 1946, seeks a Purchase Specialist in Hickory, NC to manage daily purchasing activities, process orders, review requisitions, and ensure timely procurement across divisions. You will source vendors, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance while maintaining accurate records.

The role involves collaboration with operations, accounting, and warehouse teams to optimize costs, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with purchasing policies in a

Qualifications

• Requires strong purchasing and purchase management skills.
• Experience with Purchase Orders and related records is expected.
• Analytical skills to evaluate pricing, supplier performance, and inventory needs.
• Experience in procurement within manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities and process purchase orders.
• Review requisitions and ensure timely procurement of materials and supplies.
• Source and evaluate vendors, negotiate pricing and terms.
• Track order status and resolve delivery or invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and analyze data to optimize costs.

Skills

Purchasing

Purchase Management

Purchase Orders

ERP software

Excel

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Supplier evaluation

Communication

Education

Business or Supply Chain degree

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

Snyder Paper Corporation, founded in 1946, is a long-established provider of paper and related products, serving customers across the United States. The company operates 10 facilities nationwide, supporting a diverse customer base and a range of operational environments. Snyder Paper’s divisions include Cushion Manufacturing, Agriculture Supply, Janitorial Supply, and Industrial Supply, offering integrated solutions to multiple industries. Team members benefit from working in a stable, growth-oriented organization with opportunities to support both local and national clients.

Role Description

The Purchase Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Hickory, NC. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day purchasing activities, including preparing and processing purchase orders, reviewing requisitions, and ensuring timely procurement of materials and supplies for various divisions. The role includes sourcing and evaluating vendors, negotiating pricing and terms, tracking order status, and resolving delivery or invoice discrepancies. The Purchase Specialist will monitor inventory levels, analyze purchasing data to optimize costs, and collaborate closely with operations, accounting, and warehouse teams to maintain accurate records and consistent supply. The role also involves maintaining compliance with company purchasing policies and contributing to continuous improvement of purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong purchasing and purchase management skills, including Purchasing, Purchase Management, and Purchasing Processes.
• Candidates should be proficient in managing purchase documentation, including Purchase Orders and related records.
• Candidates should have solid Analytical Skills for evaluating pricing, supplier performance, and inventory needs.
• Experience in procurement or supply chain within manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environments is beneficial.
• Proficiency with ERP or purchasing software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel) is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external suppliers.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.