Purchasing Specialist

TRANTEK INC; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TRANTEK INC in Richardson, Texas is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage supply requests, place orders, and maintain inventory levels. The ideal candidate should have commercial construction experience and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Familiarity with supply chain procedures and proficiency in Mandarin Chinese are advantageous. Responsibilities include evaluating vendor offers, maintaining relationships with suppliers, and ensuring that teams have the necessary tools to perform their jobs effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position in the Construction Industry.
• Commercial construction experience is required.
• Strong computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of supply chain and common issues surrounding it.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities.

Responsibilities

• Take supply requests from departments and determine need.
• Place orders, follow up on delays, and maintain vendor relationships.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and order appropriate amounts.
• Evaluate vendor offers based on price and quality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Understanding of supply chain procedures

Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team! As a Purchasing Specialist, you will be working with multiple departments to determine their supply needs, place orders, and assist in finding the tools they need to do their jobs. You will also be assisting in contract management, following up on supply requests, and monitoring inventory levels of essential goods. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask and shift priorities as needed, and an understanding of supply chain procedures.

Responsibilities

• Take supply requests from departments, determining need
• Place orders, follow up on delays, and maintain strong working relationships with vendors
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, ordering an appropriate amount of product before it is at critical levels
• Evaluate offers from multiple vendors, determining the best place to order based on price and quality, conducting research as necessary to find an appropriate supplier

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position in Construction Industry desired
• Commercial construction experience is required.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the supply chain, and common issues surrounding it, desired
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (written and/or spoken) is a strong advantage to facilitate communication with international suppliers or stakeholders.
• The ability to multitask and shift priorities, as needed