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Purchasing Specialist

Jobot, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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Overview

Equipment Services Company is seeking a Permanent Purchasing Specialist to join our team. This role will manage our procurement processes, ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and foster strong relationships with vendors. The successful candidate will be integral in the acquisition of capital equipment and equipment parts, and will drive process improvement within the organization. 5+ years of experience in a similar role is preferred. Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year A Bit About Us We provide industry-leading service and offer proactive maintenance, repairs, and installation for commercial industrial equipment. Why join us?

Generous Base Compensation Full-Time and stable opportunity 401k Match Medical, Dental, Vision (50% employee contribution) 2 weeks PTO 3 Sick Pay 1 floating holiday 7 Holidays Paid Leadership and room for growth Training Responsibilities

Manage the procurement process, from identifying potential vendors to negotiating contracts, ensuring the best value for the company. Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Oversee the acquisition of capital equipment and equipment parts, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Maintain strong relationships with vendors, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and professionally. Continually evaluate vendor performance, ensuring they meet our company's standards and expectations. Drive process improvement within the procurement department, identifying opportunities for optimization and implementing changes. Collaborate with other departments to forecast future needs and plan purchases accordingly. Provide exceptional customer service, acting as the primary point of contact for vendors and addressing any questions or concerns promptly and professionally. Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role within the Engineering industry. Proven experience in vendor management, process improvement, and the acquisition of capital equipment and equipment parts. Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to secure the best value for the company. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with vendors and address issues promptly and professionally. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate vendor performance and identify opportunities for process improvement. Knowledge of industry-specific procurement regulations and guidelines. Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here jobot.com/privacy-policy

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