Purchasing Specialist

Axiom Staffing is looking for a Purchasing Specialist in Greencastle, PA:

- Candidate will work autonomously to communicate and manage the timely arrival of purchased material with supplier base and works with supply base and internal departments to ensure proper inventory levels are achieved to support 100% OTIF. Obtains the most cost effective arrangements for products/services using market research and negotiation skills, supplier selection and supplier performance monitoring.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook

• ERP systems (Baan) Purchasing

• MRP planning (Syncron)

• Inventory Management

• EPMX quote system

• Lotus Notes Behavioral Competencies:

• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner, with both internal and external audiences.

• Must have strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

• Must be able to use logic and reasoning to identify and solve problems.

• Strong time management skills with a sense of urgency.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials/Purchasing

• Must have 3 – 5 Years experience in inventory management/Materials/Supply Chain

• In lieu of education we will consider a minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing purchasing environment. Preferred Education and Experience [Indicate preferred education and experience in addition to the required education and experience to perform the job]

• Tactical and Strategic purchasing experience Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift 40 pounds

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