Purchasing Specialist
Full Time
The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for purchasing material required for the manufacture of Mid-States Concrete Industries products. They oversee vendor and non-vendor managed inventory as well as well as new purchasing requests, which have a direct impact on the organization’s ability to generate savings while exceeding customer expectations. This individual will also be responsible for:
- Stocking Items: Monitoring usage, set min/maxes, and work with teammates to ensure stock items, such as tape measurers, tools, and general PPE items, are available
- Stock Inventory: Oversee administration of vendor-managed tool replacement program
- Administration: Monitor Purchasing Inbox for requests; enter PO and non-PO information into database using proper GL Account numbers; maintain records of purchases; code credit card purchases
- Production Purchasing: Serve as a backup to the Senior Purchaser
- Rebar Forecasting: Analyze vendors rolling schedule and submit forecasted rebar usage
- Month End Inventory: Complete Month End Inventory of high dollar stock items for accounting purposes
The Person
The Purchasing Specialist is a team player, able to juggle multiple tasks and timelines while providing excellent customer service. They are able to work both independently and across teams to ensure project are managed efficiently.
About Mid-States
- At Mid-States Concrete Industries, our vision is to change the world by being the safest and most innovative precast building company. We partner with our customers to innovate, design, and build meaningful buildings in which to live, work, and play. We commit to all of this by creating a positive experience with every interaction, having a sense of humor, and believing that being a little weird is a good thing!
Mid-States Concrete Industries an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, or any other characteristic or status protected by law.
