Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Palm Harbor Homes; Emlenton (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Harbor Homes is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement of raw materials, equipment, parts and supplies to meet production requirements.

You will review requisitions, confer with vendors on price and delivery, select products, prepare purchase orders and negotiate contracts within budget, while maintaining accurate records and controlling inventory. This role supports daily operations and periodic plant inventory, with a focus on cost control and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Five years of purchasing and/or costing experience.
• Strong time management and multitasking ability.
• Detail-oriented with analytical mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and confer with vendors on price, availability, and delivery.
• Prepare purchase orders and bid requests; review proposals.
• Negotiate contracts within budget and approve invoices for payment.
• Maintain procurement records and monitor inventory levels.
• Expedite deliveries and ensure production requirements are met.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor negotiation

Inventory control

Data analysis

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Palm Harbor Homes is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement of raw materials, equipment, parts and supplies to meet production requirements.

You will review requisitions, confer with vendors on price and delivery, select products, prepare purchase orders and negotiate contracts within budget, while maintaining accurate records and controlling inventory. This role supports daily operations and periodic plant inventory, with a focus on cost control and timely delivery.