Purchasing Specialist

Harris Golf Cars; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Golf Cars is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to manage stock levels and procurement of parts. You will liaise with vendors, prepare purchase orders and track deliveries using our system.

The role requires strong Excel skills and analytical abilities to maintain accurate records and optimize purchasing processes. A relevant degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procurement processes and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate findings.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in purchasing, inventory, or administrative support is beneficial.
• High school diploma or Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels using the inventory management system and other inventory tools.
• Review superseded and discontinued part numbers regularly to help maintain accurate inventory records.
• Coordinate the monthly upload of vendor price files to the operating system.
• Create, issue and manage purchase orders.
• Track orders and follow up to support timely delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies, delays and damaged shipments.
• Initiate storeto-store transfers as requested.
• Coordinate inventory returns and ensures vendors process timely adjustments.
• Support Accounts Payable by matching invoices with purchase orders and packing lists.
• Provide backup to Accounting for inventory receipt processing.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Procurement processes

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Summary

This position ensures the day-to-day purchasing process runs smoothly by monitoring stock levels, interacting and working with vendors, preparing purchase orders, tracking deliveries and maintaining accurate purchasing records to ensure the timely and cost-effective purchase of parts inventory.

Summary

This position ensures the day-to-day purchasing process runs smoothly by monitoring stock levels, interacting and working with vendors, preparing purchase orders, tracking deliveries and maintaining accurate purchasing records to ensure the timely and cost-effective purchase of parts inventory.

Role and Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels using the company’s inventory management system and other inventory tools.
• Review superseded and discontinued part numbers regularly to help maintain accurate inventory records.
• Coordinate the monthly upload of vendor price files to the operating system.
• Create, issue and manage purchase orders.
• Track orders and followup to support timely delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies, delays and damaged shipments.
• Initiate storetostore transfers as requested.
• Coordinate inventory returns and ensures vendors process timely adjustments.
• Support Accounts Payable by matching invoices with purchase orders and packing lists.
• Provide backup to Accounting for inventory receipt processing.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Knowledge of procurement processes and inventory management
• Proficient in MS Office and Excel.
• Essential to have strong analytical skills and be able to effectively communicate findings.
• Able to approach problems objectively and work logically to find a solution.
• Proficient in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• High school diploma or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field preferred.
• Experience in purchasing, inventory or administrative support roles are beneficial.