Purchasing Specialist - Fairway Holdings, Inc.

Are you a procurement professional who enjoys negotiating pricing, vendor compliance, and inventory control? Are you detail-oriented, highly motivated, self-directed, and can ensure the maintenance of part numbers & bills of materials for a high-volume manufacturing company? If this is you, your positive attitude, multi-tasking, and organizational skills could land you an excellent opportunity!

A St. Louis, MO-based manufacturer seeks an energetic, hands-on individual to work as a Purchasing Specialist. Qualified candidates will have advanced negotiating and administrative skills and the ability to exercise production control and inventory processes. Candidates must also have 3-5 years of experience in purchasing for manufacturing; knowledge and use of Epicor software are a plus.

We have a FULL BENEFIT package that includes:

· Vacation, Holiday, & Sick/Personal Time

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· 401(k)

· Secured Parking

· Place orders for supplies and materials under well-defined specifications and standards.

· Assists in obtaining competitive quotes and analysis to ensure the most economical price is consistent with quality and vendor performance records.

· Coordinates product availability and delivery for the requestor.

· Produces shop work orders for promptly releasing materials, parts, and tools.

· Distributes and maintains paperwork required to manufacture components and assemblies.

· Posts changes to control records and notify affected departments.

· Examines and verifies that entered data is accurate, complete, and conforms to established procedures.

· Files paperwork and maintains files.

· Researches and resolves discrepancies in input forms.

· Associate Degree or Certificate in Business Administration, Accounting, or Office Technology and

· Three to five years' experience in purchasing or procurement support.

· Strong spreadsheet and word processing skills.

· General understanding of material and inventory control procedures.

· Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well.

· Excellent telephone etiquette.

· Ability to use office equipment such as personal computer, calculator, and copier.