Purchasing Specialist I - Birmingham, AL

reliance•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is in the Purchasing job family (Department), which includes positions that involve supervising or performing work to acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease through orders and/or small purchase procedures. The work requires knowledge of policies and procedures for delivery orders and small purchases as well as knowledge of commercial supply sources and common business practices related to sales, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries, stocks, and shipments.

Requirements

0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
High School diploma/GED required.
Understanding of basic concepts and principles pertinent to purchasing operations required.
Basic knowledge of purchasing practices, methods and procedures preferred required.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.
Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers as well as internal/external customers required.
Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of purchasing practices, methods and procedures preferred

Responsibilities

Compiles requests for materials and prepares required purchase orders.
Tracks purchase requests using appropriate tracking mechanism(s).
Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations in a timely manner.
Gathers information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
Coordinates and assists with scheduling of deliveries to help ensure purchases arrive on schedule.
Gathers prices, specifications, and delivery dates to assist with the determination of the best bid.
Tracks the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders and calculates relevant costs.
Assists with preparation of documents/records for review, duplication, and distribution as appropriate.
Enter shop orders
Research sales records and inventory levels of current stock to ensure inventory is maintained.
Assists with maintaining compliance with company policies and purchasing procedures.
Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.
All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.