Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Controlled Environments Company (CEC); Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Purchasing & Logistics Specialist at Controlled Environments Company (CEC) will manage purchase planning to maintain optimal inventory levels and product availability. You will coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to forecast needs, place orders, and ensure smooth operations.

Key duties include managing product categories, raising and tracking purchase orders, reviewing stock vs. sales, reducing excess inventory, optimizing warehouse space, and building vendor relationships to

Qualifications

• At least 2 years planning/procurement experience.
• Degree in supply chain, operations, or finance preferred.
• Strong organizational and administration skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Proficient with MS Office; SAP or ERP systems desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Management of assigned product categories to ensure adequate parts planning.
• Ensuring continuous supply and optimum inventory levels.
• Raise and execute purchase orders to suppliers and track lead times.
• Review minimum stock against average sales.
• Manage and reduce excess inventory levels.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships and monitor performance.
• Participation in cost reduction activities.
• Oversee rush orders to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Planning/procurement experience

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Finance

Tools

MS Office

SAP ERP

Job description

Purchasing & Logistics Specialist Job Profile

Controlled Environments Company (CEC) is a single source supplier and solutions provider to customers operating in critically clean and controlled environments. Established in 1996, the company supports some of the world’s largest multinational manufacturers across the microelectronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, life science, and medical device industries.

Job Summary

The Purchasing & Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing and executing purchase planning activities to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability. This role requires close coordination with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments to forecast needs, place orders, and maintain smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of assigned product categories to ensure adequate parts planning
• Ensuring continuous supply and optimum levels of inventory
• Raise and execute purchase orders to suppliers, track and follow up for confirmation of lead-time
• Reviewing minimum stock holdings against average sales analysis
• Managing and reducing excess inventory levels
• Manage & improve warehouse space utilization
• Working to agreed time scales and deadlines
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, and monitor performance
• Participation in cost reduction activities
• Managing vendor performance and ensuring alignment with inhouse quality systems
• Departmental administration duties
• Analyse and resolve purchasing issues and discrepancies
• Understanding of logistics and utilization of the most efficient methods for incoming product
• Oversee urgent purchase orders to ensure the best possible turnaround for our customers

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years planning/procurement experience
• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Finance is preferable
• Strong organisational and administration skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Good computer skills (MS Office), SAP or other ERP system experience highly desirable
• Flexible and pro‑active attitude with a desire for excellence
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced distribution environment
• Excellent attention to detail