Purchasing Specialist - Full-time

American Metals Supply is a growing metals distributor servicing the southeastern part of the USA with offices located in Tampa, FL. Company was formed by a highly experienced group of people with many years of exposure to the aluminum market. We have developed systems and controls to ensure that material requirements are met as agreed. We take pride in "doing what we say". We are professional, agile and our goal is to provide excellent service and quality at a fair price. We also strive to provide flexibility to meet our customers' needs. We work hard and continue our never-ending quest for improvement so that we can continue to grow our business & customer loyalty.

Our company is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to coordinate our company's procurement activities. The purchasing specialist's responsibilities include sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance. The purchasing specialist will also be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies.

To be successful as a purchasing specialist, you should be able to develop efficient procurement solutions and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies. Ultimately, an outstanding purchasing specialist should have excellent communication and negotiation skills, be an analytical thinker, and demonstrate a good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
• Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations.
• Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
• Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
• Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements.
• Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
• Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings.
• Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records.
• Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 2+ years of experience as a purchasing specialist or in a similar role.
• Associates degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field preferred.
• CPM or APICS certification a plus.
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems.
• Team player with strong organizational skills.

American Metals Supply is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.