Purchasing Specialist

Ahaus Tool & Engineering•Richmond, IN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ahaus, company culture is paramount, influencing every aspect of our operations. We offer competitive wages and benefits alongside a supportive, family-first work environment. With an average team tenure of over 10 years and many long-serving employees, our 100+ individuals form a phenomenal team. Celebrating our 80th anniversary, Ahaus has evolved from a small tooling shop in Richmond, Indiana, to a $25M+ firm specializing in tooling, engineering, and custom automation. Despite our growth, we retain a small-business feel, with leaders who genuinely care about their employees. We collaborate with customers on specific production needs or develop solutions from the ground up. Ahaus is recognized for its flexible start times (Monday-Friday), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee recognition programs, volunteer events, employee gatherings, and numerous other perks, solidifying our reputation as a desirable workplace. Our team members pursue diverse hobbies, including car, tractor, and robot building, marksmanship, winemaking, cycling, and artistic endeavors. We are a team of skilled tradespeople seeking new talent that aligns with our organization and the candidate's aspirations. If you are a team player looking for a long-term career, we encourage you to apply. We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist who can quickly adapt to our systems and contribute effectively. If you are a team player with the skills and experience outlined below, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Requirements

Associate's degree in business, supply chain management, operations, or a related field is preferred; however, equivalent experience considered.
3-5+ years of experience in an administrative purchasing, manufacturing, or supply chain support role working with ERP systems such as Epicor or similar manufacturing software.
Experience processing purchase orders, maintaining supplier information, or coordinating inventory replenishment.
Knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain principles.
Experience working with engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), or manufactured components.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel functions such as sorting, filtering, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
Strong customer service mindset with both internal and external customers.
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Strong follow-up skills and sense of urgency.
Ability to prioritize changing workloads with minimal supervision.
Effective negotiation and vendor communication skills appropriate for a support role.
Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to identify process efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Organizes and prepares print packages for outsourced manufacturing activities.
Manages the purchase requisition process to ensure timely procurement of materials and services.
Prepares and distributes Requests for Quotation (RFQ) packages to qualified vendors.
Compile, summarize, and organize vendor quotations to support purchasing decisions.
Communicates with vendors to confirm purchase orders and ensure order accuracy through written and verbal communication.
Monitors, confirms, and expedites vendor deliveries to support production schedules.
Maintains the vendor database by entering and updating supplier information, capabilities, and searchable keywords.
Communicates with Ahaus team members regarding the status of outsourced components and job orders.
Generates and distributes purchasing, outsourcing, and job-related reports for management as needed.
Performs electronic and paper filing, document management, and data entry with accuracy and attention to detail.
Assists with receiving and verifying outsourced components as needed.
Provide general administrative, telephone, and reception support as needed.
Performs all job duties in a safe manner ensuring compliance with established safety procedures, PPE requirements, good housekeeping, and safety incident reporting requirements.
Champions and models Ahaus’ core values in daily actions and decision-making.
Fosters a respectful, accountable, and collaborative team environment.
Exhibits regular and predictable attendance.
Other duties as assigned that may be required.