Purchasing Specialist at Feldmeier Equipment INC

Syracuse, Sicily, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

75615.5

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Epicor, Inventory Management, Purchase Order Processing, Supplier Performance Management, BOM Verification, Market Analysis, Steel Industry Knowledge, Cost Reduction, Material Planning, Invoice Accuracy, Communication, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Description Job Summary: This role plays a key role in supporting the operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the organization. This position is responsible for procuring goods and services in alignment with production needs, quality standards, and budget goals. The Purchasing Specialist works closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials, while maintaining compliance with purchasing policies and procedures. Understand market conditions relative to the products and services required by Feldmeier Equipment for the manufacturing process. Secure the most competitive pricing available in the current market, meet the quality requirements provided, and ensure on-time delivery to meet production requirements. Requirements Essential Minimum Duties and Responsibilities: Comply with all Feldmeier policies including, but not limited to safety, procedure, and regulatory standards. Process purchase orders in accordance with company policies and ERP system (e.g.,Epicor) Monitor supplier performance and address delivery delays, shortages, or quality issues. Select and develop supply sources for assigned material and service category to ensure most competitive pricing and on-time delivery. Collaborate with production, inventory, planning, and quality teams to ensure material availability aligns with manufacturing schedules. Create and update material master information such as pricing and lead time. Improve efficiency and productivity with BOM verification and correction, make-offload decision, transfer order, and material substitution. Work with finance team to ensure PO and invoice accuracy. Manage inventory levels of assigned material category. Work with production service team and finance team to reduce inventory carrying costs. Minimum Qualifications: Four-year business degree or 5 years in procurement and supply chain management Experience with EPICOR and steel industry - preferred Familiarity with purchasing steel or metal materials, including understanding of specifications, grades, lead times, and market pricing trends - preferred Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day. The ability to work on a computer for up to 8 hours a day. Ability to work in a high volume and high stress environment. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. Ability to communicate professionally, in written and oral communications.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for procuring goods and services to support manufacturing production while ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality standards. They collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to manage inventory levels, process purchase orders, and ensure timely material delivery.