Purchasing Specialist

Summit Careers Inc.
  • Berlin, CONNECTICUT
  • $25.50 Per Hour
  • Instant Apply
12 days ago

Job Description

We are immediately seeking a Purchasing Specialist!

Responsibilities of the Purchasing Specialist:

  • Purchase raw materials, components, packaging, and operating supplies for a manufacturing operation
  • Create, manage, and follow up on purchase orders in an ERP system (Sage 100)
  • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate material availability with production schedules
  • Receive materials and verify packing slips, invoices, and receiving paperwork
  • Build supplier relationships, track vendor performance, and resolve pricing or delivery discrepancies
  • Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including freight, container tracking, and import/export documentation

Qualifications of the Purchasing Specialist:

  • 35 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Sage 100 a plus
  • Background in supplier negotiations, inventory control, and supply chain processes
  • Import/export and freight coordination experience preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and clear communication in a fast-paced environment

Pay & Schedule:

  • $23.50 $25.50 per hour, depending on experience
  • 30 hours/week: 8:00 AM 2:30 PM, or 40 hours/week: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
  • Immediate start following the interview process

Give us a call or apply today!

#summithp

Numbers & Facts

LocationBerlin, CONNECTICUT

Skills

  • Billingunmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Import/Exportunmatched
  • Inventory Levelsunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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