Purchasing Specialist

Redmont Talent Partners; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great training program

Job summary

Redmont Talent Partners is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Birmingham to support a metal supplier. You will compile material requests, issue purchase orders, track orders, and coordinate deliveries to meet schedules.

Ideal candidates have up to 5 years of experience, a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), and strong communication, analytical, and MS Office skills to ensure compliance and efficiency in purchasing activities.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Understanding of basic concepts and principles pertinent to purchasing operations.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices, methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Compiles requests for materials and prepares purchase orders.
• Tracks purchase requests using appropriate tracking mechanism(s).
• Responds to inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Gathers information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
• Coordinates and assists with scheduling of deliveries to ensure on-schedule arrivals.
• Gathers prices, specifications, and delivery dates to aid bid determination.
• Tracks status of requisitions, contracts, and orders; calculates costs.
• Maintains compliance with company policies and purchasing procedures.
• Enter shop orders; research sales records and inventory levels.
• Assists with training and organizational safety processes.

Skills

Experience 0-5 years

Education: high school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Purchasing operations fundamentals

Purchasing practices knowledge

Multi-tasking & prioritization

Excellent communication skills

Decision making

Relationship building

MS Office proficiency (Excel/Word/PP)

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Redmont Talent Partners is working with a large metal supplier in Birmingham who is looking to add a Purchasing Specialist to join their growing team. This job is in the Purchasing job family (Department), which includes positions that involve supervising or performing work to acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease through orders and/or small purchase procedures. The work requires knowledge of policies and procedures for delivery orders and small purchases as well as knowledge of commercial supply sources and common business practices related to sales, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries, stocks, and shipments. The role has a great training program.

Job Function

• Compiles requests for materials and prepares required purchase orders.
• Tracks purchase requests using appropriate tracking mechanism(s).
• Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations in a timely manner.
• Gathers information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
• Coordinates and assists with scheduling of deliveries to help ensure purchases arrive on schedule.
• Gathers prices, specifications, and delivery dates to assist with the determination of the best bid.
• Tracks the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders and calculates relevant costs.
• Assists with preparation of documents/records for review, duplication, and distribution as appropriate.
• Enter shop orders
• Research sales records and inventory levels of current stock to ensure inventory is maintained.
• Assists with maintaining compliance with company policies and purchasing procedures.
• Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Required Skills

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required. (we are open to new grads or someone looking to enter a new field)
• High School diploma/GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Understanding of basic concepts and principles pertinent to purchasing operations required.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing practices, methods and procedures preferred required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers as well as internal/external customers required.
• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.

Redmont Talent Partners is a subsidiary Redmont Capital, a Birmingham, Alabama–based investment bank. We focus on partnering with companies that offer exceptional opportunities and strong, people-first cultures—primarily within small to mid-sized organizations.We go beyond simply filling roles; we’re committed to building lasting careers and meaningful partnerships.