Purchasing Specialist

Since 1934, Co-op Supply has been supplying farmers, gardeners, furry and feathered animals, and other friends and neighbors with the know-how and supplies to live a homegrown lifestyle. With four locations in Snohomish County, WA, our knowledgeable customer care teams provide practical experience related to animals, farming, gardens, and tending to your garden-to-table household. As a 90-year-old local, independent, member-owned and governed cooperative, Co-op Supply’s mission is to provide the quality people, products, and services our members need to succeed, while supporting and strengthening the wonderful communities we serve.

Co-op Supply is looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join our team! We are looking to fill a full-time position. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly energetic and can handle a fast-paced environment. The successful person in this position will be self-motivated, proactive, energetic, and willing to support all members of our team at Co-op Supply.

RESPONSIBLITIES

The Purchasing Specialist will understand all aspects of the retail supply chain, including systems and processes. They will implement vendor development, product selection and retail purchasing in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency and help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times.
• Answer phones, direct calls and respond to inquiries.
• Utilize knowledge of computer programs and report systems to aid in maintaining stock levels and accurate inventory.
• Implementation of Co-op’s strategies for seasonal goods and inventory.
• Help maintain plans for stock levels.
• Help monitor supplier performance.
• Assist store associates with questions and problems.
• Formalizing the purchase of merchandise (preparing and editing all PO’s).
• Check on shipment & delivery status of PO's.
• Analyzing sales reports and proposing actions such as exit strategy’s.
• Maintain positive, open communication with management, retail operations and staff.
• Participate in staff meetings and communicate information on computer knowledge, problems, inventory issues, safety and security topics.
• Regularly communicate department updates and concerns to management.
• Positively communicate with vendors to solicit price lists, invoices and resolve any discrepancies.
• Provide a high level of customer and employee service by following company standards.
• Promptly assess and respond to customer and employee inquiries and complaints.
• Communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent knowledge of products.
• Ability to build strong relationships and works well within a team.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Make the best decisions and solve problems by analyzing information and evaluating results.
• Utilize time management skills to maximize productivity; ability to prioritize workload independently
• Pays attention to detail, possesses strong organizational skills and shows a high level of accuracy.
• Become proficient with Windows-based computer software, including (but not limited to) Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher and Epicor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person