Purchasing Specialist

Full Time Coral Springs, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

The purchasing specialist will research and purchase products for PERC Water Corporation. Responsible for ensuring that Purchase Orders are raised and approved, goods and services are received in a complete, accurate and timely manner. The Purchasing Officer is expected to liaise with suppliers across the business to align the purchasing process with company objectives and overall business strategy.

• Conducting product research and sourcing new suppliers and vendors.
• Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services and negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with clients as well as vendors and suppliers.
• Working with PERC Water construction and O&M teams to continue the transition to a centralized procurement system.
• Raise Purchase Orders in line with the company procurement policy and maintaining ethical standards and applicable laws/regulations.
• Ensure Purchase Orders are approved in line with the company policy.
• Attain acknowledgement of orders including updating and maintaining records of all orders.
• Coordinate with finance team regarding discrepancies in invoices, delivery notes and goods received records.
• Willingness to attend industry trade shows, product exhibitions, supplier visits and conferences to maintain current understanding of new products and trends.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Drive continuous improvements through cost saving, alternative sources and process enhancements across the Purchasing process.

• Strong understanding of Purchasing principles and processes.
• Experience with Purchasing systems (preferred).
• Analytical and have ability to solve purchasing & delivery related problems.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Proactive, highly motivated and flexible.
• Highly organized.
• Experienced with MS Office including Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.
• Integrity and adherence to ethical procurement practices.
• Team player with ability to coordinate across functional areas.

• Experience in procurement would be advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance or related Field or experience would be preferred.

We are an equal opportunity, drug free workplace employer committed to a diverse work force and a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.