Purchasing Specialist- Domestic

MooreCo Inc•Temple, TX

7d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Domestic Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for processing purchase orders based on material demand and inventory levels, researching and improving procurement workflows, investigating and resolving vendor discrepancies, and coordinating material availability with customer orders. This role involves managing vendor relationships, tracking performance, collaborating with department supervisors, managing consignment programs, communicating pricing changes, analyzing material usage, processing credit applications, creating transfer orders, and providing support for other purchasing department roles. The specialist will also monitor open order reports, track vendor confirmations and acknowledgements, manage incoming shipment tracking, and review American Express statements for accurate charge allocation.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Highly organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Willingness to learn is valued more than traditional experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with NetSuite.
Experience in purchasing or supply chain.
Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience working in a manufacturing or production-driven environment.
Previous use of ERP systems, especially NetSuite.
Knowledge of inventory planning and supply chain best practices.
Additional experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

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.