Strategic Purchasing & Vendor Relations Specialist

Lott Oil Company; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lott Oil Company in Louisiana is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to ensure products, supplies, equipment, and services are available when needed. The role focuses on organizing purchasing activities and collaborating with vendors and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly.

You will manage purchase orders, negotiate quotes, evaluate pricing, and maintain records while monitoring inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Five years of administrative or office experience or comparable experience.
• Purchasing, inventory, or vendor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders for inventory and non-inventory products and services
• Request and negotiate vendor quotes
• Evaluate pricing and purchasing needs
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and data
• Process price changes and assign product/part codes
• Coordinate freight carriers and delivery schedules
• Process and resolve receiving discrepancies
• Manage credits and product returns; monitor inventory levels
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to ensure purchasing needs are met

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Job description

Lott Oil Company in Louisiana is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to ensure products, supplies, equipment, and services are available when needed. The role focuses on organizing purchasing activities and collaborating with vendors and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly.

You will manage purchase orders, negotiate quotes, evaluate pricing, and maintain records while monitoring inventory levels.