Purchasing & Inventory Specialist Job Spokane area,Washington USA,Business

Purpose of Position

The Purchasing & Inventory Specialist responsibilities include, but are not limited to; purchasing, forecasting, cycle counting, charging, and reconciling warehouse material.

Core Competencies

Quality Work:
Produce thorough, high-quality work with minimal errors. Seek feedback, make corrections as needed. Identify problems and solve them. Strive to improve processes. Work collaboratively with co-workers to implement systematic changes.

Productivity:
Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Utilize slow periods productively. Produce amount and volume at expected speed.

Technical Skills/Job Knowledge:
Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of technical skills in area of expertise, technology, products, and/or processes involved. Duly perform assigned duties. Keep current on federal, state and local regulatory changes and be competent with all technology necessary to perform job.

Communication:
Clearly convey oral and written communication. Keep others informed of activities and problems in timely manner. Listen well; respond appropriately and respectfully.

Teamwork/Ability to Work with Others:
Demonstrate the ability to work in a positive manner with co-workers and/or members with differing backgrounds, opinions, capabilities, etc. Willingly share skills, competencies, and knowledge with others. Establish and maintain strong, effective working relationships. Contribute effectively to group efforts. Promote harmony; agree to disagree without damaging relationships.

Accountability:
Maintain excellent attendance and provide additional assistance after normal working hours when needed. Be reliable, prepared and accept responsibility for work and actions.

Integrity:
Demonstrate honesty, high ethical standards, and respect for all co-workers and membership.

Professionalism:
Address internal and external members with courtesy and respect. Dress in work attire appropriate to the position. Communicate business information in a timely fashion, using means of communication appropriate to the situation.

Support of Cooperative Goals:
Support cooperative goals and adhere to all policies and procedures. Contribute effectively in support of the cooperative.

Problem‑Solving:
Use sound logic and methodology to solve problems. Explore multiple sources for answers, as required. Be able to identify hidden problems and propose solutions.

Job Responsibilities

Manages tool procurement, ensuring minimum stock levels are maintained and purchases remain within established budget guidelines.

Supports the Purchasing & Warehouse Supervisor by creating purchase orders for non‑inventory items and assisting with other department‑generated purchasing needs.

Maintains and updates the stock warning report to proactively identify low‑inventory or at‑risk items and initiates purchasing as required.

Investigates and reconciles material variances, ensuring all materials are accurately issued and charged to the correct work orders.

Verifies warehouse picklists within the financial system and ensures all supporting warehouse documentation is current, accurate, and properly attached to corresponding service and work orders.

Reviews received materials in the financial system to validate cycle count data and collaborates with the Finance Department to resolve discrepancies related to receiving and invoicing documentation.

Manages tool procurement, maintaining minimum stock levels and monitoring budget compliance for tool‑related purchases.

Supports the Purchasing & Warehouse Supervisor by contributing to long‑term material budget forecasting and planning.

Maintains and updates material records, including product descriptions, manufacturer part numbers, and associated specification drawings.

Adds and configures new items approved by the Standards Committee in the financial system and collaborates with the Engineering department to integrate new materials into appropriate assemblies.

Assists with inventory level management by validating stock accuracy and ensuring appropriate minimum inventory thresholds are met.

Monitors workflow and charge‑outs to ensure timely and accurate processing of miscellaneous crew maintenance…


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