Purchasing Specialist / Buyer

Smart Work | Network, Inc.; Landrum (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Work | Network, Inc. in Upstate SC is seeking a Purchasing Specialist / Buyer to manage material sourcing, purchasing and vendor relationships within a manufacturing environment.

You will create and manage purchase orders, monitor inventory, negotiate pricing, and drive cost-saving opportunities while collaborating across departments to ensure on-time delivery. Candidates should have 2+ years of purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, proficiency with Excel, and experience with

Qualifications

• 2+ years in purchasing, procurement, or supplier management.
• Experience with RFQs, purchase orders, vendor management, and cost analysis.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems and ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, dependable, and team-oriented.
• High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Source materials, evaluate vendors, pricing, quality, and lead times.
• Request/compare quotes, negotiate pricing and terms.
• Create and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Maintain supplier relationships and address purchasing issues.
• Analyze costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain purchasing records and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments to meet material needs.
• Identify process improvements and support purchasing projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Excel

Vendor management

Education

High School Diploma

Some college preferred

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Purchasing Specialist / Buyer

Upstate SC | Manufacturing

A growing manufacturing company is seeking a Purchasing Specialist / Buyer to join its team. This role will manage material sourcing, purchasing, vendor relationships, pricing negotiations, inventory levels, and on‑time delivery. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, cost‑conscious, and enjoys finding the best value while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Source materials and evaluate vendors, pricing, quality, and lead times
• Request and compare quotes and negotiate pricing and terms
• Create and manage purchase orders
• Monitor inventory and ensure timely delivery of materials
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and address purchasing issues
• Analyze costs and identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation
• Collaborate with internal departments to meet material needs
• Identify process improvements and support purchasing‑related projects

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supplier management experience preferred
• Experience with RFQs, purchase orders, vendor management, and cost analysis
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with ERP systems and ability to learn new technology quickly
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self‑motivated, proactive, dependable, and team‑oriented
• High School Diploma required; some college preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background and drug screening

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a bargain hunter who is comfortable negotiating, solving problems, managing multiple priorities, and finding ways to improve purchasing efficiency—while maintaining positive, professional relationships with vendors and coworkers.