Purchasing Support Specialist — Streamline & Grow

GME Supply; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with

Company HSA Contributions

Add On Insurance Options

Free Employee Assistance Program

Generous PTO and company holidays

Job summary

GME Supply in Coppell, TX is seeking a Purchasing Support Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. You will work with our in-house software systems and the Purchasing team to make purchasing decisions that align with our goals.

This role uses planning, strategy, process, and execution to deliver timely, quality work. You will collaborate across the entire business, including Business Development, Finance, Operations, and Customer Service teams, to support growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Sense of urgency

Work ethic

Job description

GME Supply in Coppell, TX is seeking a Purchasing Support Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. You will work with our in-house software systems and the Purchasing team to make purchasing decisions that align with our goals.

This role uses planning, strategy, process, and execution to deliver timely, quality work. You will collaborate across the entire business, including Business Development, Finance, Operations, and Customer Service teams, to support growth and profitability.