Purchasing SpecialistThe Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the planning and purchasing of materials and products to support production schedules, sales forecasting, and inventory schedules as well as the transfer of materials in support of customer demands. Additional responsibilities include supporting Principal Managers with supplier needs and requirements, and supporting Account Managers with customer needs to facilitate business growth and profitability.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupplier RelationsForm close working relationships with key contacts to ensure the efficient delivery of materialEffectively communicate with suppliers as required regarding commercial issues, pricing, package size changes and minimum order quantity (MOQ) adjustments with the goal of maximizing profitability for the divisionCommunicate customer opportunity updates and technical product inquiries to suppliersDistribute supplier literature and documentation, facilitating the sharing of product knowledge with the sales teamNotify customers of supplier, product, and documentation changes via appropriate communication platformsProvide regular updates to sales, customers service, and other relevant stakeholders on risks or opportunities.Stay apprised of and maintain an understanding of new and existing regulations that may impact the organization's products and processes. Ensure compliance with regulations.Costing and PricingProvide support for determining customer pricing to the sales teamEnsure costs categories are accurately applied and landed cost are accurate within systemCreate, maintain, and update costing templates (including freight, duty, tariff, fees, tax, etc.) and budgetary price listsCoordinate with operations team to determine input costs for new product development projects and conduct periodic cost and pricing analysisProduct and Inventory ManagementWorking with operations, monitor inventory levels and the replenishment process to ensure stock levels are adequate based on regular/seasonal requirements as well as contractual agreements (both domestic and overseas)Update supplier lead times in Datacor/OverdriveManage custom sourcing projects on an as needed basis as directed by and overseen by principal management and operations.Create new product codes in the ERP and collaborate with regulatory, commercial, and operations to ensure complianceCoordinate special product labeling, repackaging, and blending with internal teams and create work orders as requiredMonitor slow moving items for return, disposal, or special saleInteract with Customer Service to achieve 100% on time/in full shipmentsPoint of contact for cross-sell and sourcing for other divisionsTrack Net Working Capital and Gross Profit performance and provide support as needed for improvement on these metricsReportingIdentify unacceptable margins, and investigate reasons why margins might fall outside of expected levelsCollaborate with Accounting to ensure supplier rebates are accurate and ensure correct and timely payment information.Generate other reports as neededSystemsServe as an in-house expert in navigation, interpretation, and processing of inventory and orders within various systems such as Datacor and OverdriveComplete knowledge of the PO receipt process and serve as a resource for the logistics team.Utilize Vizion, Overdrive, Barentz Relationship Management (BRM), & Datacor systems to run reports on inventory, and support for salesOtherSupport and lead by example, Barentz' strategies, culture, and fundamentalsParticipate in ongoing professional development opportunitiesPerform other duties as requestedRequired Education, Experience, Knowledge, and SkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience requiredPrevious industry experience desired working with customer and suppliers in a product or sales capacitySoftware knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TeamsFamiliarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) softwareEffective written and verbal communication skills, and ability to adapt communication style to the audienceGood judgment and professionalism when dealing with customers, suppliers, and internal team membersDynamic personality with an ability to work effectively independently and as part of a teamDetail oriented with sound analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesStrong organization skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environmentAbility to adapt to changing priorities and balance workload to meet new business requirementsAbility to negotiate win-win situationsSelf-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlookAct legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz' Code of ConductBarentz North America, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
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