Purchasing Specialist

Smith-c210cb62; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our SMITH team. You will work with internal customers, including Sales, to drive revenue, secure favorable supplier terms, and ensure timely procurement of components.

Responsibilities include sourcing, price negotiation, PO execution, dispute resolution, and collaborating with Operations and Accounting to ensure seamless order processing. A Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years in purchasing is preferred; strong negotiation and organizational skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in purchasing (1–2 years).
• General knowledge of supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with internal customers (e.g., Sales) to increase revenue and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Source, negotiate prices, and expedite purchase orders (POs).
• Execute and manage POs, resolve disputes, and coordinate with Operations and Accounting to ensure seamless processing.

Skills

Negotiation

Business Acumen

Organized

Interpersonal Savvy

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years purchasing experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Smith is the leading independent electronic components distributor in the world. Since our founding in 1984, Smith’s Intelligent Distribution model and commitment to quality has allowed us to deliver comprehensive solutions to electronic component supply chains. We work across a variety of industries including automotive, supercomputing, gaming, medical devices, oil and gas, and more. Additionally, we provide tailored supply chain solutions such as counterfeit testing, vendor inventory management, and sustainable hardware disposition. We're excited to meet you and share what we love about Smith!Purchasing SpecialistSmith is looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join our SMITH team. With a reputation of more than 40 years of excellence, Smith is leading the way in electronic component distribution. Our diverse portfolio of pieces can be found in consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, solar, and aerospace & defense.Essential Job DutiesWork collaboratively with internal customers (ie. Sales) to increase revenue and maintain customer satisfaction.Develop, establish, build and maintain solid vendor relationships.Required sourcing, price negotiation and expedition of purchase orders (POs).Execute and manage POs and dispute resolutions in a timely manner.Develop and demonstrate working knowledge of Smith’s purchasing methodology, commodities, services, industry standards, and terminology.Interface with Operations and Accounting departments to ensure PO’s are processed seamlessly and meet the needs of the customer.CompetenciesStrong negotiation skillsBusiness AcumenOrganizedInterpersonal SavvyMicrosoft applications – Word, Excel, OutlookEducationBachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience of 1-2 years in purchasing.General knowledge of supply chain management.Smith is an equal opportunity employerSalary for this role is $65,000#LI-TT1We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.