Purchasing Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title:
Purchasing Specialist

Type of Position:
6 to month contract position to start (likely ultimately for direct hire).

Job Location:
Hagerstown, MD (after an initial training period, this will transition to a hybrid role).

Compensation:
$21/hr to start (this will go up significantly in going direct). Overtime paid over 40 hours at 1.5x.

Benefits:
•    Available (health insurance, dental, vision, 401k, etc)
•    7 paid holidays and 5 days PTO (PTO accrues over time).

Job Description:
HRU Technical Resources has partnered with an American designer, manufacturer and marketer of access equipment to place a Purchasing Specialist. The Purchasing Specialist role supports the purchasing and supply chain department areas of responsibility. It is primarily focused on coordinating purchasing activities. The typical role is responsible for daily coordination and administration of purchase transactions in support of business operations. The position has direct interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.
•    Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due order management.
•    Conduct price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in ERP.
•    Support supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.
•    Issue RFQs and conduct initial review of supplier responses and execute bid list management activities.
•    Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and support supplier negotiations.
•    Execute supplier readiness for product launches in coordination with NPD.
•    Expedite and conduct corrective action process for critical shortage purchasing issues.
•    Support supply chain optimization initiatives to improve material flow, capture value or reduce waste in the supply chain.
•    Train and mentor purchasing coordinator and associate positions.

Requirements:
•    Bachelor’s degree with three (3) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field. Experience can include internships, education, etc.
•    Expert level of Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Relevant industry related certifications.
•    Ability to effectively communicate.
•    Ability to work in a team environment.
•    Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
•    Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
•    Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

Work Environment, Other Info:
•    1st (day) shift position.
•    This will be a hybrid role (after the training period).
•    EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

Company DescriptionHRU Technical Resources is a Technical Recruiting and Staffing Company. For over 40 years we have helped clients and candidates nationwide in a variety of industries (Automotive, Military/Aerospace, Insurance, Education etc.) and professions; specializing in Engineering, IT, Supervisory and Technical related placements. However, we are able to place just about any skill set/job title, just about anywhere.Company DescriptionHRU Technical Resources is a Technical Recruiting and Staffing Company. For over 40 years we have helped clients and candidates nationwide in a variety of industries (Automotive, Military/Aerospace, Insurance, Education etc.) and professions; specializing in Engineering, IT, Supervisory and Technical related placements. However, we are able to place just about any skill set/job title, just about anywhere.]]>