Purchasing Specialist

Precision Science, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Benefits 1st of the month

401K match program

10 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Precision Science, Inc. seeks a Purchasing Specialist to report to the Director of Supply Chain and collaborate with teams across the company to ensure material availability.

Based in Phoenix, this full-time role handles purchasing, vendor qualification, price negotiations, and ERP data management, with benefits and career development opportunities provided. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7am–4pm) with competitive benefits, and requires close coordination with production planning

Qualifications

• Five (5) + years experience in purchasing in manufacturing field.
• Experience with inventory management software, Fishbowl or EPR systems

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing requirements.
• Create purchase orders as needed.
• Identify and qualify new vendors.
• Handle communications and negotiations with external suppliers.
• Prepare reports regarding market conditions.
• Notify management of significant price changes.
• Conduct supplier audits.
• Identify and source alternate vendors for key materials.
• Identify new technologies and cost saving strategies.
• Assist in developing quotes for new products.
• Assist in customer repricing.
• Create new part codes in Fishbowl or ERP systems.
• Input raw material and component pricing into inventory system.
• Assist with cycle counts and yearend inventory.
• Collaborate with coworkers to ensure business goals are met.
• Source raw materials, packaging and other components ensuring adherence to product specification.
• Support Supply Chain Manager during periods of high demand or vacation.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Purchasing experience in manufacturing

Inventory management software

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

APICS certification a plus

Tools

Fishbowl

ERP systems

Job description

The Purchasing Specialist is an integral role within the organization. This individual will report to the Director of Supply Chain and will work closely with team members from all departments within the company. In addition, the Purchasing Specialist serves as a liaison between vendors and Precision Science team members.

This is a fulltime position with the following benefits:

• Schedule: Monday through Friday 7am 4pm
• Affordable Benefits 1st of the month
• 401K match program
• 10 PAID HOLIDAYS
• Paid Time Off
• Career Development Opportunities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing requirements.
• Create purchase orders as needed
• Identify and qualify new vendors
• Handle communications and negotiations with external suppliers
• Prepare reports regarding market conditions
• Notify management of significant price changes
• Conduct supplier audits
• Identify and source alternate vendors for key materials
• Identify new technologies and cost saving strategies
• Assist in developing quotes for new products
• Assist in customer repricing
• Create new part codes in Fishbowl or ERP systems
• Input raw material and component pricing into inventory system
• Assist with cycle counts and yearend inventory
• Collaborate with coworkers to ensure business goals are met
• Source raw materials, packaging and other components ensuring adherence to product specification
• Support Supply Chain Manager during periods of high demand or vacation
• Other duties as assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five (5) + years experience in purchasing in manufacturing field.
• Experience with inventory management software, Fishbowl or EPR systems

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:

• BA/BS degree preferred
• APICS certification a plus

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES:

• Math skills.
• Ability to monitor inventory levels to ensure timely ordering of raw materials to meet production schedules
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work effectively across the organization in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Selfmotivated and ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• May be required to work a flexible schedule.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged sitting and standing.

Precision Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.