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Job ID: 14007589
 
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Job Title:Purchasing Specialist
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Minimum $65,000.00 Yearly
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:Associate's Degree
Experience Required:36 Months
 
Required Skills:
2+ years of related purchasing experience required.
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Independent and detail oriented, with strong written, verbal and negotiating skills.
Must possess strong problem solving and analytical skills
A farmer focus and a commitment to farmer satisfaction
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with Vendors, and Management.
Adapts to new technologies
Ability to adapt to changing roles and responsibilities
Preferred Skills:
Experience with order management, inventory, and logistics processes and systems (NetSuite experience is a plus)

Product planning experience preferred

American Production and Inventory Control Society, (APICS) & Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification or equivalent is a plus but not required.
 
Job Description:
Profectus Livestock Solutions (PLS), a new company with a long history of helping farmers find solutions to grow their farm operation, is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support our growing Company. Our Company is open to a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on the demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation and title may be adjusted to suit your experience/qualifications.

Job Summary: The Purchasing Specialist will purchase goods according to departmental and organizational procedures.
Duties/Responsibilities:

Purchases goods and services according to the company’s policies and procedures.
Coordinates with managers to maintain inventory levels.
Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.
Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts.
Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.
Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.
Planning Develop Min/max stocking levels to manage inventory levels
Cross functional with Forecasting, Warehousing, Sales, and Management
Help Accounts Payable to set-up new vendor accounts.
Propose cost savings improvements in spend and freight management.
Maintain Item master data/SKUs in the ERP (Netsuite)
Performs other related duties as assigned.

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