Strategic Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Controlled Environments Company (CEC); Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Purchasing & Logistics Specialist at Controlled Environments Company (CEC) will manage purchase planning to maintain optimal inventory levels and product availability. You will coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to forecast needs, place orders, and ensure smooth operations.

Key duties include managing product categories, raising and tracking purchase orders, reviewing stock vs. sales, reducing excess inventory, optimizing warehouse space, and building vendor relationships to

Qualifications

• At least 2 years planning/procurement experience.
• Degree in supply chain, operations, or finance preferred.
• Strong organizational and administration skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Proficient with MS Office; SAP or ERP systems desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Management of assigned product categories to ensure adequate parts planning.
• Ensuring continuous supply and optimum inventory levels.
• Raise and execute purchase orders to suppliers and track lead times.
• Review minimum stock against average sales.
• Manage and reduce excess inventory levels.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships and monitor performance.
• Participation in cost reduction activities.
• Oversee rush orders to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Planning/procurement experience

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Finance

Tools

MS Office

SAP ERP

Job description

The Purchasing & Logistics Specialist at Controlled Environments Company (CEC) will manage purchase planning to maintain optimal inventory levels and product availability. You will coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to forecast needs, place orders, and ensure smooth operations.

Key duties include managing product categories, raising and tracking purchase orders, reviewing stock vs. sales, reducing excess inventory, optimizing warehouse space, and building vendor relationships to