Purchasing Specialist

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$75,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Purchasing Specialist | Exciting Career Opportunity!

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for our client in Los Angeles, CA. This is a 100% remote opportunity (based out of Texas) to work with a leading Biotechnology company that is developing healthcare products using natural ingredients to improve the health and well-being of millions of people.

Location: Remote (in Texas)

Salary: $75,000

Job Type: Full-Time | Monday-Friday

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Health, PTO & 401(k)
• Career Growth – Training & Leadership Development Programs
• Work-Life Balance – Remote work
• Innovative Culture – Work with a dynamic, forward-thinking team

• Develop appropriate Purchasing/Procurement & Supply chain strategy to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost.
• Responsible for evaluating and assessing raw inventory and "WIP" levels to assure operational efficiency while maintaining customer service levels.
• Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, etc.
• Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns.
• Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products.
• Liaising with operations, manufacturing, and purchasing.
• Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
• Load planning:
  Plan and optimize mixed loads considering transportation constraints.
• Analyze and effectively communicate relevant information - Highlighting all supply issues - Detailing impacts of proposed actions and related tradeoffs.
• Ensuring actions and Supply Plans are realistic and achievable in accordance with the Business Planning process.
• Work closely with Warehouse/Shipping, Production & Manufacturing Team.
• Maintain a good relationship with all suppliers and constantly negotiate new rates and or lead time.

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field
• Food/beverage, Nutraceutical and pharmaceutical experience and background and ability to negotiate with chemical providers that provide the raw material
• Experience in the technical and reporting aspects of procurement is highly beneficial
• Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tools

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Staffing and Recruiting