Purchasing Specialist

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a procurement professional to identify suppliers, issue RFQs, negotiate terms, and manage purchase orders across domestic and international suppliers.

You will expedite deliveries, review invoices, ensure compliance, and support planning and budgeting in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• US citizenship or permanent residency required.
• 5+ years purchasing or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience with supplier evaluation and contract management.
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory, and supply management systems.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers.
• Prepare and issue RFQs; analyze bids and prepare bid tabs.
• Negotiate price, terms, scope, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare, review, and issue purchase orders.
• Expedite suppliers and track equipment and material deliveries.
• Review invoices, approve payments, and maintain accurate records.
• Resolve supplier disputes.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure compliance with project requirements and company standards.
• Assist with financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Occasional domestic and international travel to supplier facilities.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Attention-to-detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Job description

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) and Manufacturing Industry experience Required.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate suppliers
• Prepare and issue RFQs; analyze bids and prepare bid tabs
• Negotiate price, terms, scope, and delivery schedules
• Prepare, review, and issue purchase orders
• Expedite suppliers and track equipment and material deliveries
• Review invoices, approve payments, and maintain accurate records
• Resolve supplier disputes
• Maintain procurement records and ensure compliance with project requirements and company standards
• Assist with financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
• Occasional domestic and international travel to supplier facilities

Requirements:

• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) Required.
• 5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience in manufacturing is needed.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Experience with supplier evaluation and contract management
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory, and supply management systems
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required