Purchasing Specialist - St. Cloud, MN

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•Saint Cloud, MN

4d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Specialist prepares, tracks, ships, and monitors company supplies. The role manages purchasing and inventory activities for uniforms, company casuals, general supplies, and parts for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles. It also supports vendor and departmental communications, invoice processing, inventory transfers, shipping, and office upkeep. The position is based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and works Monday through Friday, either 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The starting wage is $23.00–$28.25 per hour, based on experience and other relevant qualifications, skills, and internal equity. Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and pass a criminal background check. The role requires prolonged desk and computer work, lifting up to 75 pounds, and working with various types of freight, including hazardous materials, perishable foods and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work with all types of freight, including hazardous materials, perishable foods and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Clerical or administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage ordering, distribution, invoicing, and billing of uniforms and company casuals.
Order company supplies.
Answer department phone calls and emails and take messages.
Receive daily vendor invoices and enter them into current inventory.
Enter daily transfers from the corporate location to branch locations.
Perform periodic complete inventory counts of supplies.
Perform general filing, cleaning, and office-space maintenance.
Interact with vendors and sales personnel.
Manage inventory for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles, including parts tracking, stocking, and reconciliation.
Receive, inspect, and process incoming parts and materials; coordinate outbound shipping as needed.
Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure proper storage and organization of parts.
Place, track, and fulfill parts orders to support maintenance and operational needs.
Take and process parts orders by phone and email, ensuring accuracy and timely responses.
Coordinate with vendors, internal teams, and service departments to ensure parts availability.
Monitor inventory levels and reorder parts to prevent shortages or delays.
Perform other related duties as assigned.