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Purchasing Specialist

  • ... Posted on: Mar 23, 2026
  • ... Rada Cutlery
  • ... Waverly, Virginia
  • ... Salary: Not Available
  • ... Full-time

Purchasing Specialist   

Job Title :

Purchasing Specialist

Job Type :

Full-time

Job Location :

Waverly Virginia United States

Remote :

No

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Job Description

Job Description
Description:

What You'll Do: The Purchasing Specialist will support our supply chain operations. This role involves coordinating procurement, logistics, inventory management, and vendor relationships to ensure efficient and cost-effective supply chain performance.


Procurement & Vendor Management

  • Source and negotiate with suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
  • Maintain strong relationships with vendors and monitor performance metrics.

Inventory & Logistics

  • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to avoid shortages or overstock.
  • Collaborate with logistics partners to manage inbound and outbound shipments.

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare regular reports on inventory, supplier performance, and logistics metrics.

Process Improvement

  • Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
  • Support cross-functional teams in streamlining operations and reducing costs.

Compliance & Documentation

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, shipments, and inventory transactions.
Requirements:

Who you Are:

You are detail-oriented, enjoy working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and are confident negotiating business terms on behalf of our organization.


Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Language Skills:

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, peers, operators, and customers.

Mathematical Skills:

  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.


Compensation details: 52000-71500 Yearly Salary



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Posted:

Mar 23, 2026

Reference Number:

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Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

Not Available

City:

Waverly

Job Origin:

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Job Description

Job Description
Description:

What You'll Do: The Purchasing Specialist will support our supply chain operations. This role involves coordinating procurement, logistics, inventory management, and vendor relationships to ensure efficient and cost-effective supply chain performance.


Procurement & Vendor Management

  • Source and negotiate with suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
  • Maintain strong relationships with vendors and monitor performance metrics.

Inventory & Logistics

  • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to avoid shortages or overstock.
  • Collaborate with logistics partners to manage inbound and outbound shipments.

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare regular reports on inventory, supplier performance, and logistics metrics.

Process Improvement

  • Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
  • Support cross-functional teams in streamlining operations and reducing costs.

Compliance & Documentation

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, shipments, and inventory transactions.
Requirements:

Who you Are:

You are detail-oriented, enjoy working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and are confident negotiating business terms on behalf of our organization.


Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Language Skills:

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, peers, operators, and customers.

Mathematical Skills:

  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.


Compensation details: 52000-71500 Yearly Salary



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