Purchasing Specialist

Vaco is hiring a Purchasing Specialist
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Compensation: $50-$63/annually

Overview:

• Create PO's on time with proper approvals and documentation
• Ensure approvals and documentation are archived appropriately for further audits.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure POs are received by our suppliers.
• Expedite urgent requests when necessary.
• Maximize our freight/air strategies
• Participate in invoice resolution and supplier account reconciliation
• Negotiate with suppliers on special pricing
• Will be responsible for ensuring proper content of new and updated items uploaded in the system.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with other departments to maintain inventory
• Contact suppliers on adjustments, incorrect material or delivery problems
• Monitor vendor on-time deliveries
• Continuously streamline paperwork processes and provide electronic solutions
• Interact with all levels of personnel
• Compile and analyze trends in prices and supply of materials
• Ensure that materials are purchased at agreed upon cost , in specified quantity and quality, within scheduled dates
• Supervise the follow-up and expediting of vendor deliveries
• Maintain consistent and accurate purchase, price, stock and consumption records
  

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English
• Bachelor's Degree (Engineer, Commerce, Supply Chain, Finance)
• Previous experience with component purchasing
• Must have strong customer service & communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with web-based ERP systems, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel
• Must be very organized, able to work with strict deadlines, persistent in obtaining desired feedback from suppliers
• Aptitude for planning, negotiating and purchasing of materials

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Desired Skills and Experience

Working Knowledge of Electronic Components
Experience Working with Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Comfort with Simple Systems (ERP/MRP Exposure a Plus)