Purchasing Specialist

Lula, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities:

Support Central SCM team with daily procurement tasks including order creation tracking and vendor communication.

Assist in sourcing food ingredients and packaging materials in line with quality and cost standards.

Maintain and update purchase orders vendor files and inventory records.

Follow up on delivery schedules and coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams.

Assist in resolving discrepancies with suppliers and warehouse regarding quantity quality or invoicing.

Monitor inventory levels regularly and ensure stock accuracy through periodic cycle counts and reconciliations.

Provide administrative support to the Central SCM team including documentation and reporting.

Consolidate order data from the distribution centers in CA and NJ conducting demand analysis and coordinating with the manufacturing plant to align production schedules accordingly.

Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelors degree preferably in business supply chain or a related field

Minimum three years professional experience. Previous experience in procurement purchasing or supply chain management is a plus.

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Strong analytical and negotiating skills

Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal team members

Required occasional travel to meet negotiate and/or entertain supplier relationships

Job Responsibilities: Support Central SCM team with daily procurement tasks including order creation tracking and vendor communication. Assist in sourcing food ingredients and packaging materials in line with quality and cost standards. Maintain and update purchase orders vendor files and invento...