Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist

Arizona Tile • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

Arizona Tile is a nationally recognized tile and slab distributor with more than 800 employees across over 10 states. The Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist supports purchasing, inventory planning, and the movement of materials from suppliers to Arizona Tile distribution centers. The role maintains product knowledge for assigned categories and helps ensure accurate purchasing, shipment coordination, supplier communication, and cost records.

The position works with suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, drayage providers, brokers, distribution centers, and Accounts Payable. It requires attention to detail, strong organization and communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The typical schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional hours potentially needed as business fluctuates. The employee may occasionally encounter moderate noise, outdoor weather, material-handling equipment such as forklifts, and packaged cement-based products and tile and stone cleaning and sealing chemicals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of prior experience in purchasing, logistics, international transportation, trade compliance, or a related area.
• General understanding of international ocean freight, customs processes, drayage, and import operations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, prioritization, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, drawings, specifications, and mathematical information, and to calculate discounts, costs, exchange rates, and other purchasing figures using basic algebra.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, and other business systems; ability to maintain accurate purchasing, shipment, and cost records.
• Strong written and excellent verbal communication skills for working with vendors, suppliers, and customers in person or by telephone, and communicating with all levels of the organization.
• Safety-focused, customer-driven, conscientious, ethical, collaborative, tenacious, and hardworking, with strong communication and interpersonal skills and a friendly, warm demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience with stone, granite, or slabs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product knowledge for assigned categories, including characteristics, specifications, availability, lead times, quality, pricing, and costs.
• Create accurate purchase orders for stock, special orders, and projects in inventory management software; send orders to suppliers and confirm receipt, quantities, and commitments.
• Track ocean and intermodal shipments from booking through final delivery, coordinating customs clearance, carrier release, drayage, and container recovery within free time.
• Provide daily container updates and inbound forecasts to distribution centers using internal reporting tools and Supply Chain Visibility Software.
• Maintain professional relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, drayage providers, and brokers; evaluate their service, responsiveness, cost, and communication.
• Work with Accounts Payable to onboard vendors, reconcile statements, and process approved payments.
• Maintain records for budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, and more
• S.A. or H.R.A. with company contributions
• 401(k) retirement savings program with discretionary employer match
• Progressive career development and training
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Service recognition and awards
• Family-oriented environment with open communication, a collaborative atmosphere, and team-building events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED