Purchasing Specialist

FCX Performance•Appleton, WI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

At FCX Performance/a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies, the Buyer/Specialist role has an immediate impact on customers, company performance, and personal earnings. In this role, you will be purchasing products and materials, updating and managing inventory and stock levels, building relationships with suppliers, and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities, and delivery timescales. The opening can be in any of the following locations: Appleton, WI, Columbus, OH, or Romeoville, IL.

Requirements

Previous purchasing or procurement experience preferred
Attention to detail: accurate data entry skills, basic math & reading skills.
Beginner to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and systems
Experience with high volume in distribution or manufacturing environments
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy

Nice To Haves

Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) is a plus

Responsibilities

Maintain system costs and inventory levels using Epicor Prophet 21 (P21)
Investigate and resolve warehouse and invoicing discrepancies
Work closely with accounting to resolve issues
Update system pricing based on vendor price sheets
Review and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly purchasing reports
Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, delays, and product availability
Obtain quotes from vendors/suppliers
Provide timely updates to the Sales team regarding supplier communications and customer order status
Perform system cleanup and maintenance of part numbers, supplier records, and related purchasing data to ensure accuracy
Support purchasing operations to ensure product availability and data integrity