Purchasing Specialist

Join the Lott Oil Company Team!

Lott Oil Company is a family-owned and operated company and a regional leader in the petroleum and oil industry. We are committed to exceptional customer service, strong relationships, continuous improvement, and maintaining a best-in-class organization.

We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to help keep our operations running smoothly by ensuring products, supplies, equipment, and services are available when needed. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working with vendors and internal teams.

Why Work at Lott Oil Company?

Opportunity to Grow Join a growing company where your work makes a difference.

Build Relationships Work with vendors and internal teams to develop strong business relationships.

Make an Impact Your purchasing and inventory decisions directly support daily operations.

Continuous Improvement Be part of a team focused on improving processes and achieving operational excellence.

Family-Owned Values Work for a company that values its people, relationships, and commitment to the community.

What You'll DoProcess purchase orders for inventory and non-inventory products and services

Request and negotiate vendor quotes

Evaluate pricing and purchasing needs

Develop and maintain vendor relationships

Maintain accurate purchasing records and data Process price changes and assign product/part codes

Coordinate freight carriers and delivery schedules

Process and resolve receiving discrepancies

Manage credits and product returns

Monitor inventory levels

Communicate with vendors and internal departments to ensure purchasing needs are metWhat We're Looking ForExperience5 years of administrative or office experience, or comparable experience

Purchasing, inventory, or vendor experience preferred

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organization and time management

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Accurate data entry and recordkeeping

Communication

Professional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build effective vendor and team relationships

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're organized, dependable, and ready to play an important role in keeping our operations moving, we'd love to have you on the Lott Oil Company team!

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