Purchasing Specialist

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with an established flavor and fragrance manufacturer in the Piscataway, NJ area is on the search for a sharp and energetic Purchasing Specialist to join their team! This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to further explore the realm of flavors and fragrances!

Purchasing Specialist Job Summary

Perform designated tasks associated with purchasing raw materials for production
Access multiple computer systems to enter and retrieve information to process samples, purchase orders, and maintain purchase order status and costing information
Actively schedule supplier meetings to obtain, interpret, and update the business on market and supply chain information
Maintain and update market costing information for raw materials
Perform associated tasks in the resolution of pricing discrepancies, complaints, late deliveries, quality and receipt issues.
Participate in supplier review process
Identify alternate suppliers and process samples into the QC queue.
Provide support as required to the purchasing, procurement, and planning teams
Knowledge and compliance to procurement values, practices, and principles.
Other duties as assigned by the Manager

Purchasing Specialist Qualifications

4-year undergraduate degree in business or science
Minimum 3 years of purchasing or planning experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Office 365
Above Average competency in Microsoft Excel, Excellent Math Skills
Strong vendor management and negotiating skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with ERP software - Oracle a plus.

Qualified candidates will be contacted immediately!

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