Purchasing Specialist

Kiss Products, Inc.; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Medical Insurance Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Plan

Job summary

Kiss Products, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage inventory, sourcing, and the procurement cycle across multiple plants.

You will release POs, coordinate with manufacturing, monitor deliveries, and ensure timely receipt of materials within budget guidelines. Ideal candidates have strong negotiating skills, experience with PO software and MRP systems, and a detail-oriented mindset to maintain accurate purchasing records and inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members and suppliers.
• Negotiation skills to improve deals for the company.
• Understanding of purchase order software platforms and MRP systems.
• Good attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate.
• Ability to work with a team and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong math skills to ensure accurate calculations and minimize losses.
• Proficiency in IT to troubleshoot essential computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Review and determine required inventory and release purchase orders.
• Manage optimal inventory levels across plants.
• Coordinate purchasing with manufacturing for timely, cost-effective inventory.
• Monitor and update purchase orders and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with supply chain and sales to fulfill orders.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and negotiate terms and conditions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

PO/MRP knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Math skills

IT skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Tools

MRP systems

ERP software

Purchase order software

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Manage inventory, purchasing activities, planning, forecasting and meeting the overall supply demands of Kiss Group. A purchasing Specialist is responsible for supporting the procurement process by researching and sourcing goods and services from vendors, placing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely receipt of items needed for a company’s operations, often while adhering to budget constraints and company policies; key duties include reviewing purchase requisitions, contacting vendors for pricing and availability, resolving delivery issues, maintaining accurate purchase records and responsible of managing inventory.

Job Description:

• Review and determine required inventory and release purchase orders.


• Manage optimal inventory level in all different plants


• Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing to acquire inventory in a cost effective and in timely manner


• Effectively monitoring and control purchase orders and update delivery schedule to related teams.


• working with supply chain manager with maintaining inventory levels and materials,


• Effectively communicating with sales to ensure all orders are fulfilled


• Comparing and analyzing price, quality, availability and term and conditions of suppliers.


• Negotiating contracts with suppliers.


• Evaluating the quality of products and suppliers


• Ensure suppliers continuously meet or exceed company expectation and needs.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members and suppliers.


• Negotiation skills to work with suppliers and improve deals for the company


• An understanding of purchase order software platforms and MRP systems


• Good attention detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate


• Ability to work with a team


• Math skills to make sure all calculations are correct and avoid any unforeseen losses for the company


• IT skills to troubleshoot essential computer programs.

Benefits

• Premium Medical Insurance Coverage




• 401(k) Savings Plan




• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on seniority




• Paid Holidays

Additional Workplace Offerings (subject to change or eligibility.)

• Annual Bonus Plan




• Onsite Employee Fitness Center with Indoor Racquetball Court and Yoga Room




• Summer Fridays




• Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner




• Relocation Support for New Hires




• Work Anniversary Recognitions




• Congratulatory & Condolence Gifts




• Employee Referral Bonus Program




• License/Certification Reimbursements




• Corporate Employee Discounts




• Visa Sponsorships (100% paid by the company) i.e., New H-1B, H-1B Transfer, O-1, and Green Card




• Commuter Support (Shuttle Bus Program and EZPass Support)




• Vehicle Perks

Qualification(s):

Education(s):

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) (Required), Bachelor of Science (B.S) (Required)

Work Experience:

Experience Range II: 2 - 4 years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field

Skill(s):

Communication, Inventory Management, Meeting Organization, People Management, Purchase Orders

Language(s):

Korean

Certification(s):

Not Applicable

The anticipated compensation range is

21.50 - 39.75 USD Hourly

Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Kiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc., or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.