Purchasing Support Specialist

Columbia Safety & Supply Family of Companies•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Purchasing Support Specialist on our team, you will be trained to work with our in-house software systems and the Purchasing team to make purchasing decisions that align with our goals. This position uses the lenses of planning, strategy, process, and execution to deliver timely, quality work. You will represent these functions in collaboration across the entire business, including our Business Development, Finance, Operations, and Customer Service teams.

Requirements

Previous experience in a purchasing department or other related fields a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic
Sense of urgency

Responsibilities

Follow up on purchase orders to ensure vendor acknowledgment and ship dates
Work with vendors to report and correct shipping discrepancies
Manage pricing updates by compiling and uploading new data
Identify and share opportunities to streamline processes and eliminate waste
Monitor incoming and outgoing communications
Provide colleagues with status updates
Follow up on ongoing projects
Monitor open purchase orders for past-due materials
Assist Sales and Customer Service Departments with projects
Track metrics and provide reports
Provide feedback to help navigate ongoing projects
Take on self-managed projects

Benefits

Competitive salary with endless potential to grow in the organization
Volunteer Paid Time off for contributing time and talent to 501c3 groups
Philanthropic efforts via our Columbia Foundation include 100% match to charitable giving
Retirement with company match
Health, ancillary, and life insurance options
Paid time off with tenure-based increases

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