Supply Chain Specialist

About Barron Lighting Group

Integrity and innovation. Quality and flexibility. These characteristics are celebrated by the employees of Barron Lighting Group. At Barron, we constantly prove our reputation of delivering the world-class service that our customers want – when they need it.

The Procurement & Expediting Specialist supports Barron Lighting Group’s supply chain operations by purchasing materials, components, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms while ensuring timely and accurate delivery to meet production requirements. This role qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, negotiates pricing and terms, resolves delivery issues, monitors vendor performance, and maintains accurate vendor records. The position ensures material flow is uninterrupted, supporting the manufacturing and distribution of Barron Lighting Group products across all brands.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these

essential functions.

• Assist in purchasing materials, components, supplies, and services required for production and operational needs.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor bids to secure favorable pricing, terms, and lead times.
• Qualify new vendors and maintain an updated and accurate vendor database, including pricing, performance notes, and product information.
• Track purchase orders throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures and delivery expectations.
• Monitor vendor performance related to quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery, communicating issues to management as needed.
• Expedite orders to prevent production delays by working directly with suppliers to resolve shortages, late shipments, quantity discrepancies, and specification deviations.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Inventory, and Quality teams to resolve material-related issues impacting manufacturing schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods to designated Barron Lighting Group facilities and escalate critical issues when appropriate.
• Maintain records of supplier communications, delivery schedules, issue resolutions, and performance updates.
• Participate in supplier evaluations and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen vendor partnerships.
• Support internal teams by communicating order status, expected delivery schedules, and high-priority material concerns.
• Adhere to departmental processes and contribute to optimizing procurement and expediting procedures.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities
None.

Work environment

This role operates in a professional office environment. The position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The work environment is generally quiet to moderately busy, requiring the ability to focus, communicate clearly, and manage multiple tasks. Occasional interaction with other departments, vendors, or customers may be required.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required standing, sitting, and

walking.

Travel required
None.

Required education and experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience with vendor negotiations, supplier management, or expediting.
• Proven ability to resolve issues involving suppliers, delivery schedules, and material discrepancies.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required; experience with ERP or purchasing systems preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement It is the policy of Barron Lighting Group to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

andidate

The pay range for this role is:
48,000 - 58,500 USD per year(Barron Office)