Purchasing Specialist

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Located in Newark, CA

Salary: $31.00-$36.00

We welcome walk-in interviews Monday-Friday, or you can call or text us at 510-358-2353 for an immediate phone interview or come in to see us! We are open from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Purchasing Specialist, you will play a critical role in our organization's supply chain management process. You will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and procuring goods and services necessary for our operations. Your primary objective will be to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of quality materials while adhering to company policies and budgetary constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide customer quotes (for standard products, custom solutions, service, and repair).
• Verify incoming orders and enter into ERP (CRM) tool.
• Handle the complete procurement and supply chain workflow from vendor selection to RFQ to purchase order release and receipt for all commodities. Issue purchase orders to suppliers, distributors and manufacturers using ERP system.
• Ensure that orders received are accurate and follow up with vendors to resolve issues.
• Work closely with relevant departments to ensure products purchased are to required specification and in line with the needs of the company.
• Generate RFQ and RFP for commodities to multiple vendors to leverage lowest price achievable.
• Create purchase orders in ERP system.
• Manage the supply chain to ensure we optimize margins by negotiating the best possible pricing.
• Acknowledge PO’s and prepare for shipments.
• Consolidate purchasing when appropriate to build strong partnerships while also reducing costs.
• Proactively maintain relationships with suppliers & vendors through regular follow up, identifying potential future cost down opportunities.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years supply chain/procurement experience.
• Experience working as a procurement professional in manufacturing is preferred and preferably electronics manufacturing. 
• Must have ERP experience (preferably Exact – Macola).
• Understanding of logistics, import and export beneficial.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, Walking and Talking for extended period of time.

Qualities Preferred:

• Excellent negotiation & communications skills with the ability to communicate professionally and clearly by phone and email.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Maintain a positive, calm and pleasant demeanor when dealing with vendors and suppliers.

 

For confidential consideration, we offer several ways to apply:
-Call or text our office at 510-358-2353 for an immediate phone interview.
-Complete an online application on our website: www.expresspros.com/apply
-Email your resume to: jobs.fremontca@expresspros.com
-Come by our office and talk to one of our Employment Specialists: 39510 Paseo Padre Parkway, Suite 350, Fremont CA 94538
-If you do not have time to fill out an application, let us know! We can fill one out for you!

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