**Job Description** **General Purpose:** The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for procurement activities of the parts, materials, supplies, and services needed for all equipment, operations, and facility maintenance and maintaining appropriate levels of stock. **Job Duties and Responsibilities:** + Become proficient in the SAP system. + Serve as the first point of contact for special order requests and coordinate the timely processing thereof + Complete daily tasks, ensuring all priority requests are promptly and efficiently addressed + Work closely with Maintenance Dept to identify and procure critical parts and services for the plant + Prepare and issue purchase orders for parts, materials, services and supplies for stock and special orders + Review and issue purchase order requests from various functional areas + Work closely with Accounts Payable and vendors to review and reconcile purchases for payment + Assist all functional areas with purchasing needs and transfer requests + Review open purchase orders for updated delivery schedules and communicate findings to functional leaders as necessary + Consolidate purchase orders to minimize freight costs + Maintain accurate and sufficient inventory levels of parts, materials, and supplies + Track all orders, update P.O. specific terms and pricing as necessary, and prepare and file and purchasing related documentation. + Attend departmental training, such as safety and equipment training + Wear required PPE and observe health, safety, and environmental policies + Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment + The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned. + Assist in reconciling shipments to ensure billing accuracy. + Other duties and tasks as assigned. **Requirements** **_Education and Experience_** + High School Diploma or GED Required + Prior purchasing experience preferred **_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_** + Team player. + Ability to interact in a positive way with all personnel within Dairy Farmers of America + Knowledge of use and programming in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. + Must be able to multitask + Must be proficient on a computer + Must have excellent problem-solving skills + Must have critical thinking skills + Must be able to work/communicate with others + Must be attentive to detai + Must be motivated + Must be able to read, write and speak English An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans **Pay Range** $22.00/hr