Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc., a world-class company in design and engineering, has an immediate opening in our expanding office in Lyndhurst, VA for a dedicated, detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist. The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for providing project worksites with the materials, supplies and equipment needed to successfully complete each construction project. This position will work independently with guidance from the Project Manager. *Compensation advancement within 6-24 months, dependent upon performance*
The Purchasing Specialist Responsibilities:
6 months or more Purchasing experience and willingness to learn the Epicor (ERP system)
Technically savvy with experience of 1+yrs in MS Office programs
Ability to maintain positive relationships with multiple vendors and field employees to accomplish tasks in a timely manner
Strong negotiating skills with the ability to deliver cost effective materials to work sites in a timely/efficient manner
Coordinate travel for all Construction and Engineering employees that will be traveling to jobsites you are responsible for.
Work with Purchasing, Invoicing, shop/field employees, and vendors to coordinate and process all returns (RMAs) within Epicor
Track and follow up with all purchases until they are confirmed received in the shop, office, and/or field
Other duties as assigned by Purchasing Manager
What you need to be successful in this role:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or other related field preferred
3+ years of related work experience preferred.
The ability to make independent business decision within budget, seeking guidance only when dealing with exceptionally difficult issues
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Ability to problem solve quickly and effectively
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Excels in an ever-changing work environment
Benefits:
Health Insurance; company pays 75% of the premiums for employee/family
Dental Insurance
Competitive vacation & holiday pay
Supplemental insurance available (Aflac)
Retirement plan; company matches dollar for dollar up to 15%
Short-term & long-term disability coverage
Accidental death/dismemberment coverage after one year of employment
Life insurance coverage after one year of employment
