Purchasing/Warehouse Specialist in Roseburg, Oregon at COMFORT FLOW HEATING CO

Plan and organize the comprehensive purchasing functions for Comfort Flow Heating to efficiently and cost-effectively support organizational operations. Work in conjunction with purchasing and warehouse personnel. Achieve department objectives and goals within budget.

• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, plan and manage projects and activities
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Basic math skills including the use of fractions, percentages, and/or ratios
• Knowledge of federal and state purchasing regulations
• Valid driver license and clean driving record, insurable by company insurance
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Ability to work with and manage a diverse group of employees and suppliers
• Flexibility to work in changing conditions, work on multiple projects, dealing with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Plan, organize and evaluate purchasing activities of Comfort Flow Heating
• Assist in developing purchasing policies and procedures
• Select vendors for various materials, equipment and supplies
• Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions. Award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards
• Establish appropriate inventory levels, commit to minimum/maximum levels
• Assist in training new employees for warehouse department
• Review requisitions orders for accuracy
• Verify that materials, equipment and supply stock are available from current inventories
• Source and obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers, prepare purchase orders
• Calculate cost of orders and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts
• Work with suppliers to schedule deliveries and resolve shortages, missed deliveries, and other issues that may arise
• Oversee maintenance and repairs of all company vehicles

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Degree in business, materials management, operations management or related field is preferred
• Job related experience within specialized field is required
• Continually exercises good judgement and discretion
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Efficiency of employees under supervision
• Attention to detail