Now Hiring: Buyer / Purchasing Specialist
We are partnering with a well-established Oklahoma City organization to identify a Buyer / Purchasing Specialist for their growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone with purchasing, inventory, procurement, or supply chain experience who enjoys a fast-paced environment and working cross-functionally with vendors and internal teams.
Location: Oklahoma City
Schedule: Full-time, On-site
Position Overview
The Buyer / Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for sourcing materials, supplies, equipment, and services while ensuring cost efficiency, quality standards, and timely delivery. This role will work closely with operations, warehouse, and internal departments to support inventory needs and production timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Process purchase orders and purchasing requests in accordance with company procedures
- Review requisitions for accuracy, completeness, and urgency
- Source vendors and compare pricing, quality, and lead times
- Negotiate favorable pricing and delivery terms with suppliers
- Monitor open purchase orders and follow up to ensure on-time delivery
- Resolve issues related to pricing, shortages, damaged goods, or delayed shipments
- Review inventory levels, stock-outs, reorder points, and purchasing recommendations
- Maintain vendor records, pricing data, and purchasing files
- Prepare reports related to purchasing activity, inventory, and order status
- Assist with bids, quotes, proposals, and supplier evaluations
- Communicate effectively with vendors, warehouse staff, and internal departments
- Support a strong safety-focused workplace culture
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; degree in business, supply chain, or technical field preferred
- 1+ years of purchasing, buying, inventory, procurement, or related experience preferred
- Strong understanding of purchasing practices and vendor management
- Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or inventory environments is a plus
- Comfortable using ERP systems, inventory software, and Microsoft Excel
- Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize deadlines and manage multiple tasks
#ind123 #adm