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Purchasing Specialist

Lincoln Group Inc

  • Pasadena, TX
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Warehouse, Accounting, Vendors, and Management teams. Job Requirements 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, inventory control, customer service, inside sales, order management, supply chain, or related experience preferred.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPasadena, TX

    Description

    Purchasing & Inventory Specialist role.
    Job Requirements
    • 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, inventory control, customer service, inside sales, order management, supply chain, or related experience preferred.
    • Experience creating and managing purchase orders, tracking vendor deliveries, and resolving order discrepancies.
    • Strong inventory management skills with the ability to analyze stock levels, reorder points, usage trends, and customer demand.
    • Ability to source products from multiple suppliers and evaluate options based on availability, lead time, cost, freight, and customer requirements.
    • Experience communicating with vendors regarding order confirmations, pricing, backorders, lead times, shipping issues, returns, and credits.
    • Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately verify item numbers, quantities, costs, shipping instructions, and receiving documentation.
    • Experience receiving and reconciling products against purchase orders, packing slips, and inventory records.
    • Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies involving inventory, purchasing, receiving, customer orders, and invoicing.
    • Experience processing invoices, reviewing customer billing requirements, and ensuring orders are invoiced accurately and timely.
    • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, open purchase orders, inventory replenishment needs, and billing exceptions simultaneously.
    • Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify issues before they impact customers or operations.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Warehouse, Accounting, Vendors, and Management teams.
    Technical Qualifications
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
    • Experience using ERP, inventory, purchasing, or accounting software. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred.
    • Ability to generate, review, and maintain purchasing, inventory, receiving, and open-order reports.
    • Comfortable working with vendor portals, email purchasing systems, and electronic documentation.
    Preferred Background
    Candidates with experience in one or more of the following industries are strongly preferred:
    • Industrial distribution
    • Safety and PPE distribution
    • Oil & gas supply
    • MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations)
    • Industrial services
    • Environmental services
    • Chemical manufacturing or distribution
    • Equipment rental and service operations
    Key Success Traits
    • Highly organized and detail-oriented
    • Sense of urgency and follow-through
    • Customer-focused mindset
    • Proactive communicator
    • Analytical thinker
    • Team-oriented
    • Able to work independently and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
    • Committed to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

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