Strategic Purchasing Specialist

Strive Solutions; Town of Manlius (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Professional to support supply chain operations by sourcing, qualifying, and managing suppliers. You will evaluate supplier capability, review quotes, and negotiate pricing and contract terms to meet business requirements.

Key duties include identifying and developing suppliers, evaluating quotes, maintaining supplier relationships, resolving invoice discrepancies in accounts payable, and assisting with process improvements to drive operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and contract term evaluation skills.
• Ability to analyze quotes and make sound sourcing decisions.
• Detail-oriented with strong issue-resolution skills for invoice discrepancies.
• Good communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers to support operational needs.
• Evaluate quotes and recommend purchasing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms while managing supplier commitments.
• Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and support accurate accounts payable.
• Assist with purchasing process improvements and operational efficiency.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation and contract terms

Quote analysis

Issue resolution

Relationship management

Job description

Strive Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Professional to support supply chain operations by sourcing, qualifying, and managing suppliers. You will evaluate supplier capability, review quotes, and negotiate pricing and contract terms to meet business requirements.

Key duties include identifying and developing suppliers, evaluating quotes, maintaining supplier relationships, resolving invoice discrepancies in accounts payable, and assisting with process improvements to drive operational efficiency.