Purchasing Specialist

Elliott Equipment Company; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Strong benefits

Job summary

Elliott Equipment Company is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement of materials, services, and tools to meet production needs. You will source suppliers, negotiate contracts, and maintain inventory in alignment with schedules and quality standards.

You will collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Finance, and Production Control to drive cost savings and supplier performance while upholding safety and continuous improvement in a lean environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred
• 2-4 years of related experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills
• Superior analytical planning and problem solving abilities
• Strong negotiating skills
• Ability to comprehend and use advanced inventory planning tools
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Self starter with the ability to work independently
• Detail oriented
• Ability to meet timelines and prioritize work requirements

Responsibilities

• Initiates purchase orders for materials services and special tools
• Maintains close coordination with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities
• Secures and analyzes quotations and negotiates pricing and terms with suppliers
• Interviews and confers with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities
• Follow department processes to monitor and develop suppliers
• Visits current and potential suppliers facilities to qualify them as sources
• Participates in projects and continuous improvement processes
• Executes cost savings initiatives to meet annual cost savings goals
• Complete special projects assignments and other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Time management

Detail oriented

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BUILD WHATS NEXT

Be Part of the Team Powering Infrastructure Forward Elliott Equipment designs and manufactures truck mounted aerial work platforms boom truck cranes and digger derricks that help crews work safer and more efficiently across utility sign & lighting construction and governmental markets With over 75 years of innovation we are known for purpose built equipment and long term reliability As part of Stellar Industries Elliott is proud to be a 100 employee owned company That ownership mindset drives our culture our quality and our commitment to continuous improvement

What you can expect at Elliott

• A safety first team focused culture
• Meaningful work supporting critical infrastructure
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A lean continuous improvement environment
• Competitive pay and strong benefits
• Build your career where ownership pride and performance come standard

PURCHASING SPECIALIST

OVERALL SUMMARY The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the procurement of goods and services to meet the companys operational needs ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards This role includes sourcing suppliers negotiating contracts and managing inventory levels to align with production schedules and company requirements The Purchasing Specialist works closely with cross functional teams such as Manufacturing Engineering Finance and Production Control to ensure efficient supply chain operations and support organizational goals

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Initiates purchase orders for materials services and special tools
• Maintains close coordination with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities
• Secures and analyzes quotations and negotiates pricing and terms with suppliers
• Interviews and confers with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities
• Follow department processes to monitor and develop suppliers
• Visits current and potential suppliers facilities to qualify them as sources
• Participates in projects and continuous improvement processes
• Executes cost savings initiatives to meet annual cost savings goals
• Complete special projects assignments and other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred
• 2 4 years of related experience preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent presentation written and oral communication skills
• Superior analytical planning and problem solving abilities
• Strong negotiating skills
• Ability to comprehend and use advanced inventory planning tools
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Self starter with the ability to work independently
• Detail oriented
• Ability to meet timelines and prioritize work requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Individuals must be able to meet these physical requirements or be able to demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

• Must be able to read and write reports memos and other miscellaneous written correspondence and view computer screen
• Must be able to communicate verbally with callers visitors and co workers
• Must be able to sit continuously
• Must be able to finger grasp and feel continuously
• Must be able to stoop and bend occasionally
• Must be able to walk and stand occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office working conditions Occasionally exposed to heatcold dust noise and welding fumes when working in plant

Elliott Equipment Company is an equal opportunity employer

We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of sex race color religion national origin age genetics marital status disability veterans status gender identity sexual orientation or any other characteristics protected by law

All persons will be considered for employment based on their qualifications