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Purchasing Specialist

CONSOLIDATED WATER GROUP, LLC, Coral Springs, FL, United States


Job Description

Job Description

The purchasing specialist will research and purchase products for PERC Water Corporation. Responsible for ensuring that Purchase Orders are raised and approved, goods and services are received in a complete, accurate and timely manner. The Purchasing Officer is expected to liaise with suppliers across the business to align the purchasing process with company objectives and overall business strategy. Main Duties/Responsibilities:

* Conducting product research and sourcing new suppliers and vendors.

* Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services and negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals. * Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with clients as well as vendors and suppliers. * Working with PERC Water construction and O&M teams to continue the transition to a centralized procurement system. * Raise Purchase Orders in line with the company procurement policy and maintaining ethical standards and applicable laws/regulations. * Ensure Purchase Orders are approved in line with the company policy. * Attain acknowledgement of orders including updating and maintaining records of all orders. * Coordinate with finance team regarding discrepancies in invoices, delivery notes and goods received records. * Willingness to attend industry trade shows, product exhibitions, supplier visits and conferences to maintain current understanding of new products and trends. * Performs other related duties as assigned. * Drive continuous improvements through cost saving, alternative sources and process enhancements across the Purchasing process.

Required Skills/Abilities:

* Strong understanding of Purchasing principles and processes. * Experience with Purchasing systems (preferred). * Analytical and have ability to solve purchasing & delivery related problems. * Strong data entry skills. * Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. * Proactive, highly motivated and flexible. * Highly organized. * Experienced with MS Office including Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook. * Integrity and adherence to ethical procurement practices. * Team player with ability to coordinate across functional areas.

Education and Experience:

* Experience in procurement would be advantageous. * Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance or related Field or experience would be preferred. * Valid/current passport. * Valid/current driver license

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