Purchasing Senior Specialist

Coastal Elite Pro; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salary

benefits

career growth opportunities

tuition assistance

wellness programs

community engagement

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Ohio is seeking a Purchasing Specialist (EX2) to support Recycling & Spec Control activities that enhance customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, profitability, and resource circularity.

You will lead or assist with recycling, batteries, cores, forecasting, third-party management, audits, KPI tracking, and project support, with a focus on sourcing, negotiation, and timely procurement.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business or Supply Chain Management (or equivalent).
• 4-6 years procurement experience (preferably in manufacturing).
• Knowledge of procurement and forecasting (preferably automotive).
• Strong negotiation, planning, and communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supporting battery processes—refreshing, shipping, sourcing, and regulatory compliance.
• Managing resource circularity and recycling initiatives.
• Overseeing core inventory, distribution, and charges.
• Supporting forecasting and ordering for batteries and small cores.
• Liaising with third-party providers.
• Ensuring accuracy in dealer system documentation and SOPs.
• Supporting LET flashing and maintenance.
• Tracking KPIs and addressing root causes.
• Leading or supporting departmental projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Planning

Communication

Microsoft Office

Forecasting

Procurement

Sourcing

KPI tracking

Education

BA/BS in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist (EX2) to support Recycling & Spec Control activities that enhance customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, profitability, and resource circularity.

In this role, you will lead or assist with areas such as recycling, batteries, cores, forecasting, third-party management, audits, KPI tracking, and project support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting battery processes—refreshing, shipping, sourcing, and regulatory compliance
• Managing resource circularity and recycling initiatives
• Overseeing core inventory, distribution, and charges
• Supporting forecasting and ordering for batteries and small cores
• Liaising with third-party providers
• Ensuring accuracy in dealer system documentation and SOPs
• Supporting LET flashing and maintenance
• Tracking KPIs and addressing root causes
• Leading or supporting departmental projects

Qualifications and skills:

BA/BS in Business or Supply Chain Management (or equivalent), 4-6 years procurement experience (preferably in manufacturing), knowledge of procurement and forecasting (preferably automotive), strong negotiation, planning, communication, and Microsoft Office skills.

• We offer competitive salary
• benefits
• career growth opportunities
• tuition assistance
• wellness programs
• community engagement

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