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Purchasing Specialist
Allen Marine
Operations
Sitka, AK, USA
Posted on Oct 17, 2024
Position Summary
Purchasing Specialist should be an organized self-starter, able to support the daily purchasing activities for both repairs and maintenance and boat building operations. The Purchasing Specialist will work closely with production managers to ensure timely ordering of all required materials. This position will assist in processing and coding transactions as required by the Sage Intacct purchasing and inventory management system.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
This is a full-time position with occasional overtime.
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Purchasing Specialist should be an organized self-starter, able to support the daily purchasing activities for both repairs and maintenance and boat building operations. The Purchasing Specialist will work closely with production managers to ensure timely ordering of all required materials. This position will assist in processing and coding transactions as required by the Sage Intacct purchasing and inventory management system.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Process purchase requisitions and assist in assigning purchase orders utilizing the Sage Intacct system
- Provide coding information for accurate reporting of inventory, Construction in Process, and repairs and maintenance
- Assist in researching new products
- Support in collecting bids from vendors and sourcing required purchases
- Place orders with established vendors under supervision
- Assist in contacting new vendors and setting up accounts
- Monitor the delivery status of parts and supplies to ensure timely arrival
- Address vendor-related issues such as shorts, outs, and back-orders
- Communicate with managers regarding the status of orders
- Ensure orders arrive at the correct destination and are processed accurately in the Sage Intacct system
- Support periodic inventories and assist in making adjustments as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent; 1-2 years of purchasing or related experience preferred
- Willingness to learn and operate the Sage Intacct system as designed
- Strong internet research skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Team-oriented with a customer service-focused attitude
- Experience using computers, and common office equipment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to frequently use hands for typing and handling office equipment
- Occasional lifting, such as office supplies or packages (up to 50 lbs.)
- Visual acuity required for reading computer screens and written documents
- Regular use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, etc.)
- Work is performed in a standard office environment with moderate noise levels
- Ability to walk, stand, or stretch occasionally as needed to support daily activities
- Minimal exposure to outdoor environments, as most work is conducted indoors
This is a full-time position with occasional overtime.
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