Strategic Purchasing and Supplier Relations Lead

Granitize Products; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Granitize Products in Long Beach, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to manage day-to-day procurement, source chemicals and packaging, and create precise purchase orders to support production.

You will negotiate with suppliers, track lead times, monitor inventory, and collaborate with Production, Warehouse, Quality Control, and Accounting to prevent delays and optimize costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities.
• Source and purchase chemical raw materials, packaging, containers, and manufacturing supplies.
• Purchase materials including chemicals, pails, drums, bottles, caps, labels, cartons, and other production components.
• Create, issue, and track purchase orders.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotes, pricing, lead times, and payment terms.
• Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and anticipate purchasing requirements.
• Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Quality Control, Operations, and Accounting.
• Follow up with vendors regarding order confirmations, shipment dates, delays, shortages, and backorders.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and evaluate vendor performance.
• Identify alternative suppliers and materials when necessary.
• Help prevent production delays by proactively identifying potential material shortages.
• Coordinate with Warehouse regarding incoming materials and receiving discrepancies.
• Resolve purchase order, pricing, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain purchasing records and ensure compliance with company procedures.

Job description

Granitize Products in Long Beach, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to manage day-to-day procurement, source chemicals and packaging, and create precise purchase orders to support production.

You will negotiate with suppliers, track lead times, monitor inventory, and collaborate with Production, Warehouse, Quality Control, and Accounting to prevent delays and optimize costs.