Purchasing Support Specialist

Colsafety; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with

HSA contributions

Add On Insurance Options

EAP 24/7 access

Paid time off (PTO)

Volunteer Paid Time Off

Retirement options

Job summary

GME Supply is seeking a Purchasing Support Specialist to join our Supply Chain team in Columbia, MO. You will support purchasing decisions, work with in-house software, and collaborate with Business Development, Finance, Operations, and Customer Service to drive timely, quality results.

You will follow PO activity, report discrepancies with vendors, and support process improvements while maintaining strong communication with teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchasing department or related field is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on purchase orders to ensure vendor acknowledgment and ship dates.
• Work with vendors to report and correct shipping discrepancies.
• Manage pricing updates by compiling and uploading new data.
• Identify and share opportunities to streamline processes and eliminate waste.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing communications.
• Provide colleagues with status updates.
• Follow up on ongoing projects.
• Monitor open purchase orders for past-due materials.
• Assist Sales and Customer Service Departments with projects.
• Track metrics and provide reports.
• Provide feedback to help navigate ongoing projects.
• Take on self-managed projects.

Skills

Excellent written/verbal communication

Strong analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Sense of urgency

Purchasing experience

Job description

Purchasing Support Specialist

Department: Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Reporting To: Dale Weidner

Description

GME Supply is looking for a Purchasing Support Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate possesses excellent judgment, a willingness to learn, strong interpersonal skills, a quality work ethic, and a knack for problem-solving that leads to innovative solutions that drive continued growth and sustained profitability.

As a Purchasing Support Specialist on our team, you will be trained to work with our in-house software systems and the Purchasing team to make purchasing decisions that align with our goals. This position uses the lenses of planning, strategy, process, and execution to deliver timely, quality work. You will represent these functions in collaboration across the entire business including our Business Development, Finance, Operations, and Customer Service teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow up on purchase orders to ensure vendor acknowledgment and ship dates
• Work with vendors to report and correct shipping discrepancies
• Manage pricing updates by compiling and uploading new data
• Identify and share opportunities to streamline processes and eliminate waste
• Monitor incoming and outgoing communications
• Provide colleagues with status updates
• Follow up on ongoing projects
• Monitor open purchase orders for past-due materials
• Assist Sales and Customer Service Departments with projects
• Track metrics and provide reports
• Provide feedback to help navigate ongoing projects
• Take on self-managed projects

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience in a purchasing department or other related fields a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Sense of urgency

Why it's great to build your career with us!

We are a tight-knit group, and we understand the needs of our teammates. This personal connection allows us to strategically design competitive benefits packages that enhance the employee experience and support overall well-being. Some of our benefits:

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions
  • Company HSA Contributions
  • Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
• Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
• Retirement Options with no Vesting Requirements

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The GMES family of companies provides to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status, equal employment opportunities within our dynamic growth plans. #ZR