Purchasing Specialist- Domestic

Domestic Purchasing Specialist

Location:

Temple, Tx

Reports To:

Purchasing Manager

Primary duties will include:

• Process purchase orders based on material demand and inventory levels.
• Research, document, and improve procurement workflows and processes (including flow charts).
• Investigate and resolve vendor discrepancies related to product quality, shipping, and invoicing.
• Coordinate material availability (on-hand and incoming) with large customer orders.
• Manage vendor relationships, conduct in-person meetings, and provide regular performance evaluations
• Track and report on vendor on-time delivery and quality performance.
• Collaborate with department supervisors to assess and fulfill production supply needs.
• Manage vendor consignment programs and ensure accurate tracking of consigned inventory.
• Communicate pricing changes and updates to the internal team.
• Analyze monthly material usage trends and adjust safety stock levels accordingly.
• Process credit applications for onboarding new vendors.
• Create and process transfer orders to support materials needed at the Tennessee facility.
• Provide support and serve as backup for other roles within the purchasing department.
• Run and review daily open order reports to monitor outstanding purchases.
• Request and track vendor order confirmations and acknowledgements.
• Monitor vendor performance for on-time deliveries and follow up as needed.
• Request and maintain tracking information for incoming shipments.
• Review and match American Express statements to ensure accurate allocation of purchasing-related charges.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Net Suite is a plus.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience in purchasing or supply chain preferred; however, a willingness to learn is valued more than traditional experience.

Preferred education:

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred, High School Diploma required.
• We will consider additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production-driven environment.
• Previous use of ERP systems, especially Net Suite.
• Knowledge of inventory planning and supply chain best practices.

The essential physical & environmental requirements of the position are:

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to hear sounds and differentiate between them.
• Ability to visually understand distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and have color vision.

Moore Co Inc. is the leader in the educational and commercial markets for visual communication products, technology support equipment, and office furniture. We are guided by our Core Values:

• Have FUN at work!
• Extreme Customer Care
• Make it Personal
• Vision

Moore Co, Inc provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other class or status protected by state, federal, or local law.