Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

FreshDirect LLC; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

401(k) company contribution

Dental & Vision paid by company

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Employee discount

Job summary

The Purchasing Specialist at Teachers Federal Credit Union initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders to ensure stock levels meet delivery dates and ad hoc requests. The role emphasizes strong supplier relationships and adherence to purchasing guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, at least one year of purchasing experience, and solid Microsoft Office skills. The position offers opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required
• One year general work experience required
• Knowledge of purchasing processes preferred
• Understanding of vendor and supplier relationships preferred
• Intermediate computer skills with sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Well organized with an attention to detail
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels, initiate purchase orders
• Maintain adequate levels of stock items, forward approved orders to suppliers, monitor fulfillment and expedite requests as needed
• Place service calls on fixed assets (water coolers, coffee machines, printers, copiers, etc.)
• Research and select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality and cost efficiency for both stock items as well as approved ad-hoc purchases
• Request cost proposals and negotiate pricing to obtain comparative prices on a regular basis to ensure favorable pricing on all purchased items
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all transactions, purchase orders and order receipts; initiate the payment process when orders are fulfilled
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate inventory and procurement records
• Prepare expense reports for purchases made by company credit card
• Maintain supply order request forms
• Track and resolve purchasing and inventory problems and/or discrepancies
• Build and maintain positive, long-term relations with suppliers
• Analyze industry and demand trends and develop recommendations to optimize sourcing strategies for the organization
• Update purchasing procedures as needed
• Perform other duties as needed upon request from immediate supervisor

Skills

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Purchasing Specialist at Teachers Federal Credit Union initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders to ensure stock levels meet delivery dates and ad hoc requests. The role emphasizes strong supplier relationships and adherence to purchasing guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, at least one year of purchasing experience, and solid Microsoft Office skills. The position offers opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.