Purchasing Specialist (Auto Parts) - St. Cloud, MN

Spee-Dee Delivery Service; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Quarterly Bonuses

Job summary

Spee Dee Delivery Service in St. Cloud, MN is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to prepare, track, ship, and monitor supplies for the company. This full-time role offers daytime hours and a pay rate of $20.00–$22.00 per hour based on experience.

The ideal candidate will manage uniforms and company supplies, handle invoicing and vendor communications, and maintain accurate inventory across multiple locations. Strong attention to detail is essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 18 years of age required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage ordering, distributing, invoicing, and billing of uniforms and company casuals.
• Order company supplies.
• Answer phone calls, emails, and take messages for the department.
• Receive daily invoices from vendors and enter into current inventory.
• Enter daily transfers from corporate location to branch locations.
• Perform periodic inventory counts of all supplies.
• General filing duties, cleaning, and maintenance of office space.
• Interact with vendors and sales personnel.
• Manage inventory for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles, including parts tracking and stocking.
• Receive, inspect, and process incoming parts and materials; coordinate outbound shipping as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure proper storage and organization of parts.
• Place, track, and fulfill parts orders to support maintenance and operational needs.
• Take and process parts orders via phone and email.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure parts availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder parts to prevent shortages or delays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Age 18+

Job description

Spee Dee Delivery is a family owned and operated company that was started in 1978 by Donald and Sylvia Weeres. Our core business is in standard, next-day, ground delivery. The corporate headquarters and main sort facility is located in St. Cloud, MN. We currently employ over 1,800 employees company wide and over the years have expanded throughout the Midwest.

Job Summary

The Purchasing Specialist will prepare, track, ship, and monitor supplies for the company.

Hours and Wages

• Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-4:00PM OR 7:30AM-4:30PM
• $20.00-$22.00 per hour, based on experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the ordering, distributing, invoicing, and billing of uniforms and company casuals
• Order company supplies
• Answer phone calls, emails, and take messages for the department
• Receive daily invoices from vendors and enter into current inventory
• Enter daily transfers from corporate location to branch locations
• Perform periodic complete inventory counts of all supplies
• General filing duties, cleaning, and maintenance of office space
• Interact with vendors and sales personnel
• Manage inventory for both light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles, including parts tracking, stocking, and reconciliation
• Receive, inspect, and process incoming parts and materials; coordinate outbound shipping as needed
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure proper storage and organization of parts
• Place, track, and fulfill parts orders to support maintenance and operational needs
• Take and process parts orders via phone and email, ensuring accuracy and timely response
• Coordinate with vendors, internal teams, and service departments to ensure parts availability
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder parts to prevent shortages or delays
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Clerical or administrative experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Work requires excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Education and Experience

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and up to 100 pounds occasionally

Benefits

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Plan, Quarterly Bonuses, and more.

EEO and Affrmative Action Statement

Spee Dee Delivery Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check.