Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist
Location: Shafter, CA (Onsite)
Salary: $58,000 – $72,000 DOE

A well-established agricultural and food production organization in the Shafter area is looking to add a Purchasing Specialist to its operations team. With a strong reputation for quality, efficiency, and long-term customer partnerships, the company plays a critical role in supporting production and distribution throughout California's Central Valley.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys balancing supplier relationships, inventory needs, and operational priorities. The Purchasing Specialist serves as a key link between vendors, warehouse operations, and internal stakeholders, helping ensure materials and supplies are available when needed to keep business moving forward.

The Opportunity

This role exists to support a growing operation that relies on timely procurement and strong vendor partnerships. The Purchasing Specialist will oversee purchasing activities, monitor inventory levels, coordinate with suppliers, and help maintain cost-effective purchasing practices.

Working closely with operations, accounting, and warehouse teams, this individual will have direct visibility into daily business activities and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements that positively impact the organization.

What You'll Do

• Manage purchase orders from creation through delivery while ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain pricing, negotiate terms, and resolve supply issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment activities based on operational needs.
• Review purchasing data, delivery schedules, and supplier performance to support informed decision-making.
• Partner with internal departments to ensure materials, equipment, and supplies are available to support production goals.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or supply chain experience.
• Strong understanding of vendor management, purchase order processing, and inventory practices.
• Experience working with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and purchasing software platforms.
• Manufacturing, agriculture, food production, distribution, or logistics industry experience preferred.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Established organization with a strong presence and reputation in the Central Valley market.
• Opportunity to influence purchasing processes and contribute to operational efficiency.
• High level of interaction with leadership and cross-functional departments.
• Team-oriented culture that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact while continuing to grow professionally, this could be the right next step.

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