Purchasing Specialist

Job summary

The Purchasing Specialist will oversee procurement order execution, inventory management, and supplier relationship optimization to ensure operational efficiency. They are responsible for reconciling invoicing discrepancies, maintaining product cost data, and driving process improvements through Lean best practices.

Job details

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our growing team. External Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee the identification, planning, scheduling and execution of procurement order requirements based on various data sources Oversee inventory management activities such as cycle counting, analysis and reconciliation, stocking strategies, excess & obsolescence review and reporting, etc. Oversee the coordination of deliveries, expediting of orders and effective management of past due PO’s and back orders with suppliers as required Oversee the reconciliation of supplier invoicing discrepancies, maintenance of product cost data and part number data management and timely vendor-related data information Effectively communicate with key stakeholders in Supply Chain Management, Production, Customer Service, Quality Assurance and Accounts Payable Manage supplier relationships to optimize delivery, pricing, quality and documentation Produce various Excel-based reports to facilitate key tasks Build strong product knowledge and become the go to person for category-specific information Continuously seek to drive process improvement by adhering to Lean best practices Adhere to established company policies, procedures and safety standards Other duties as assigned Requirements: Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressive supply chain management experience in a manufacturing or construction services environment Prior supervisory experience will be considered a strong asset Post-secondary degree in operations management, supply chain management or similar CSCP/CPIM/SCMP/PMAC or similar accreditation or current enrollment in a recognized program Demonstrable experience in supply chain management activities including planning, scheduling, procurement, production control, inventory management, etc. Solid ERP / MRP skills experience, preferably with an SAP background Exposure to Lean Business systems, Six Sigma and similar CI programs would be consider an asset Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Superior oral and written communications abilities Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong sense of urgency and accountability Advanced Excel skills including use of formulas, pivot tables, conditional formatting, macros, etc. Hands-on attitude, comfortable working in manufacturing and warehousing environments Base Salary Range: $60,000-$90,000 per year, depending on experience. #JWCanada#LI-RM1Internal Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee the identification, planning, scheduling and execution of procurement order requirements based on various data sources Oversee inventory management activities such as cycle counting, analysis and reconciliation, stocking strategies, excess & obsolescence review and reporting, etc. Oversee the coordination of deliveries, expediting of orders and effective management of past due PO’s and back orders with suppliers as required Oversee the reconciliation of supplier invoicing discrepancies, maintenance of product cost data and part number data management and timely vendor-related data information Effectively communicate with key stakeholders in Supply Chain Management, Production, Customer Service, Quality Assurance and Accounts Payable Manage supplier relationships to optimize delivery, pricing, quality and documentation Produce various Excel-based reports to facilitate key tasks Build strong product knowledge and become the go to person for category-specific information Continuously seek to drive process improvement by adhering to Lean best practices Adhere to established company policies, procedures and safety standards Other duties as assigned Requirements: Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressive supply chain management experience in a manufacturing or construction services environment Prior supervisory experience will be considered a strong asset Post-secondary degree in operations management, supply chain management or similar CSCP/CPIM/SCMP/PMAC or similar accreditation or current enrollment in a recognized program Demonstrable experience in supply chain management activities including planning, scheduling, procurement, production control, inventory management, etc. Solid ERP / MRP skills experience, preferably with an SAP background Exposure to Lean Business systems, Six Sigma and similar CI programs would be consider an asset Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Superior oral and written communications abilities Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong sense of urgency and accountability Advanced Excel skills including use of formulas, pivot tables, conditional formatting, macros, etc. Hands-on attitude, comfortable working in manufacturing and warehousing environments Base Salary Range: $60,000-$90,000 per year, depending on experience. About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn. JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. What We Offer Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc. JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws. JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

What you’ll do

The Purchasing Specialist will oversee procurement order execution, inventory management, and supplier relationship optimization to ensure operational efficiency. They are responsible for reconciling invoicing discrepancies, maintaining product cost data, and driving process improvements through Lean best practices.

Requirements

Candidates must have 7 to 10 years of progressive supply chain management experience in a manufacturing or construction environment. A post-secondary degree in operations or supply chain management is required, along with proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Generous leave policies • Retirement program

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Supply chain management
• Procurement
• Inventory management
• ERP
• MRP
• SAP
• Lean business systems
• Six sigma
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Advanced excel
• Data analysis
• Vendor management
• Product Knowledge
• Accountability
• Supervision
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Six Sigma Methodology
• Accounts Payable
• Reconciliation
• Construction
• Management
• Business Systems
• Certified in Planning and Inventory Management
• Customer Service
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional
• Cycle Counting
• Data Management
• Excel Macros
• Pivot Tables And Charts
• Inventory Management
• Invoicing
• Problem Solving
• Lean Manufacturing
• Material Requirements Planning
• Operations Management
• Safety Standards
• Purchasing
• Quality Assurance
• Renovation
• SAP Applications
• Supply Chain Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Time Management
• Writing
• Scheduling

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Purchasing Specialist
• Purchasing Agent (General)
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents