at Huyett in Minneapolis, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Purchasing Specialist
Compensation: Starting pay of $47,500-66,500/yr + three performance-based bonuses per year!
Location: Minneapolis, KS
An Opportunity to Work with Professionals Across the Globe!
Huyett is a progressive and growing master distributor and manufacturer of industrial fasteners. We are looking for a results-driven buying / supply chain management professional who has excellent communication skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task. This is a dynamic, hands-on position where the incumbent will work with a diverse, global supply chain network, with a mission to take our fastener distribution capabilities to the next level by further enhancing our procurement functions. This individual must be a team-player and perform assigned tasks accurately, completely, and in timely fashion. We offer these benefits and more:
- Triannual profit-sharing bonuses on top of regular pay.
- 401(k), with a generous employer match and a year-one full vestment.
- Full benefits, including free health insurance option for non-tobacco users.
- Best-in-class Company Health Club.
- Generous paid-time-off policies, including paid holidays, bereavement, and parental leave.
- Comprehensive on-boarding training program.
- Great culture with supportive teammates.
- Supportive managerial feedback.
Responsibilities:
- Timely review and processing of supplier communication and documents.
- Expedite inventory purchase orders as needed to ensure timely delivery.
- Mediate and drive resolution to quality issues.
- Serve as liaison relative to company procurement issues.
- Monitor supplier communication, pricing, and delivery issues.
- Manage and measure logistics providers, analyze and suggest cost mitigation for freight.
- Manage ongoing supplier performance and suggest improvements as appropriate.
- Facilitate supplier input and provide supplier feedback as needed to secure improvements.
- Support Supply Chain leadership in goals tied to improving supplier and contractual relationships.
- Support development and implementation of cost reduction projects as appropriate.
- Understand and improve purchasing policies.
- Perform all other procurement related duties as required.
Ideal Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Degree in Business, Finance, or other relevant fields is beneficial.
- Prior customer service, accounting, or purchasing experience preferred.
- Strong administrative skills and competent personal organization.
- Excellent time management and problem resolution skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Extensive learning agility and a strong desire to learn new skills.
- Computer literacy with Microsoft Office programs experience.
- Internal sense of customer service and team play.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and follow up with supervisors on completion of tasks.
- Ability to work in a team setting while taking responsibility for personal productivity.
- Ability to think 'on your feet' and react to vendor inquiries appropriately.
- Ability to work at a desk full-time.
