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Purchasing Specialist

QPS, Spring, TX, United States


Purchasing Specialist

An opportunity for a hands-on buyer to step into a well-established purchasing process. This role focuses on executing daily purchasing activities, maintaining inventory accuracy, and coordinating with vendors, no process overhaul required. Apply now! Purchasing Specialist Responsibilities: Obtains quotations for material, subcontracted services, capital equipment, tools, etc. when necessary Obtains any necessary approvals for purchase orders, in accordance with applicable approval policy and within spending limits Places orders for raw materials, other materials, chemicals, subcontracted services, capital equipment, tools, general administrative supplies and services, based on NetSuite requirements or other requests Follows up with suppliers/vendors, as necessary, to reschedule orders, change or expedite orders, and resolve discrepancies Evaluates suppliers/vendors; Maintains records of vendor evaluations and any resulting actions; Maintains the Approved Vendors List Monitors performance of suppliers/vendors, makes recommendations to add or replace suppliers/vendors, based on unsatisfactory performance Monitors data on supplier/vendor performance, as needed Enters/maintains production data in NetSuite Reviews inventory for glass, resin and hardener and make the necessary adjustments, as appropriate Reviews negative tier report and make the necessary adjustments, if any Enters in the system Receipts of Goods for packing slips Enters invoices with P.O. in Receipt of Invoices Reconciles Purchase clearing account Physical count entry of Inventory Counts Works with Plant Manager on "Monthly Top 10", regular/scheduled and other/unplanned inventory counts Requirements for Purchasing Specialist: High School graduate; plus 1 to 3 years' purchasing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Computer skills or training (1 3 years' experience): NetSuite (Purchasing/receiving module) Microsoft Office applications: E-mail, word processing, spreadsheet Able to read and write in English or Spanish IND345 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee. Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.