Purchase Specialist

About the Role

This full-time, permanent position based in Columbus, Ohio, offers the opportunity to join a dynamic company focused on environmental services with impactful work. The role involves managing procurement activities across multiple capital projects, industrial systems, operations, and commercial ventures in a fast-paced startup environment. Employees will work onsite Monday through Friday in a professional office or manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement for various capital projects, ensuring timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects independently within a rapidly evolving startup atmosphere.
• Source and negotiate with vendors to maintain strong supplier relationships, optimizing pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
• Support facility operations through vendor management and service contract administration.
• Coordinate purchasing processes for field projects, including vendor onboarding, purchase order issuance, and invoice processing.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to enhance supply chain reliability and mitigate risks.
• Forecast purchasing requirements based on business demand, inventory status, and project timelines.
• Manage logistics and freight activities, including carrier coordination and resolving shipment issues.
• Monitor supply chain risks, supplier performance, and lead times; formulate contingency plans as necessary.
• Administer vendor and service contracts through their lifecycle, ensuring compliance and managing modifications and contract closures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, and Sales to support purchasing initiatives and budget adherence.
• Utilize ERP and financial systems such as Netsuite, Bill.com, and SAP to handle procurement transactions, vendor onboarding, and data management.

Required Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in purchasing, production planning, materials management, supply chain, or manufacturing settings.
• Prior experience supporting capital projects or working within industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments is preferred.
• Proven ability to adapt to shifting priorities within a startup environment with a curious and proactive approach.
• Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management capabilities.
• Highly organized with excellent communication, prioritization, and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of production and capacity planning, inventory management, and ERP systems such as Netsuite, Bill.com, and SAP.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma is advantageous.
• Self-motivated with the ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant business software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Additional Information & Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunity to grow within a company committed to environmentally impactful work.

Interested candidates should submit their resume; a cover letter is not required. This role is fully onsite, Monday to Friday, in Columbus, Ohio.