Purchasing Specialist

Reporting to the US Procurement Manager, this role is responsible for the procurement supply continuity and the deployment of regional sourcing strategies for their assigned purchasing area. The Purchasing/Procurement Specialist is a member of the Procurement Team. This position will, along with other team members in the department, ensure the best sourcing for all products procured based on cost, quality, and delivery - overall value to the organization.
Requirements
RESPONSIBILITES
Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans.
Responsible for purchasing a wide range of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
Researching/sourcing products and processing requisitions/requests for quotations.
Forecast inventory needs and maintain accurate inventory levels.
Responsible for follow-up of all issued purchase orders to ensure appropriate delivery dates/times/locations.
Maintain and review databases and records of items purchased;
cost, delivery, productperformance, description and inventory levels.
Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods and unacceptable quality/quantity.
Proactively inform internal customers of any potential delays that may impact the client.
Maintain current pricing and ordering information in system;
update as needed
Review requirements and purchase products at the most favorable price and highest quality, consistent with specification and other factors.
Properly code all purchase orders per instructions from Finance
Assist internal customers in determining product, item numbers, locations, source, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
3 years marine or pharma industry purchasing procurement preferred.
Previous experience in SAP preferred
Learn/work in multiple systems/tools such as SAP, Databases, Microsoft Office, MS Project, etc.
Strong commercial awareness and negotiating skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Flexibility/adaptability to changing priorities, multiple internal customers
Ability to communicate effectively and work with internal and external customers
Ability to bring teams together to resolve issues and achieve targets and goals
Knowledge of strategic sourcing and procurement work processes and solutions
Sense of ownership and urgency
Benefits
Job Type:
Full-time
Salary:
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Miami, FL 33172:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Purchasing:
3 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person