Purchasing Specialist
We are seeking a Buyer / Purchasing Specialist. This professional will be purchasing products and materials, updating, and managing inventory and stock levels, building relationships with suppliers, and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities, and delivery timescales.
- Update, verify, change, and complete purchase requisitions (buy reports or purchasing requests) by comparing items requested to actual demand, minimum requirements and usage trend.
- Obtain quotes from vendors / suppliers.
- Resolve invoice and shipping discrepancy issues with vendors.
- Work closely with accounting and shipping department to resolve issues.
- Complete weekly or daily assigned reports, e.g., Cost Change, Unacknowledged, Open PO, Stock Analysis, etc.
- Help maintain system costs in P21.
Position Requirements
Attention to detail : accurate data entry skills, basic math & reading skills.Use of proper English grammar, written and verbalAbility to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and WordIntermediate level Microsoft Excel experiencePay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00 / hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :
Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbus, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025.