Commodities Specialist

Rochester Midland Corporation • Rochester, NY

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Commodities Specialist will be responsible for procuring materials and various supply items. Primary duties will involve reviewing requisitions, processing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate pricing. They will oversee supplier relationships, obtain quotations, and manage order acknowledgements. They will execute internal open-order reports for sharing with the Purchasing team. The Commodities Specialist will collaborate with various internal departments as needed, advising them with any changes to the status of purchase orders.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Office, and Outlook
• Ability to perform/prioritize multiple tasks to meet various deadlines.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities, and work across departments effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
• Advanced experience with MS Excel preferred
• Previous purchasing experience preferred
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and procurement software preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains (GP) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Procurement of assigned products and ensure the availability of necessary supplies by monitoring on-hand quantities, manufacturing/sales demands, and item lead times.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and adhere to standard processes to drive order accuracy.
• Evaluate and maintain item and supplier attributes in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, including but not limited to vendor item relationships, ordering parameters, and quoted pricing.
• Utilize ERP systems and Microsoft business tools to track order status, and on time deliveries.
• Streamline and optimize procurement processes by implementing best practices and continuous improvement strategies.
• Resolve supply issues, delivery delays, and quality concerns promptly and collaboratively.
• Similar duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED