Purchasing Specialist

Full-time

Description

What makes Lime Media a wonderful company to work for? When you join the team at Lime Media, you will be a part of a fast-growing organization that values giving back, believing in something greater than yourself, and a never-ending quest for excellence. We bring imagination to life by customizing vehicles and other cool stuff to create marketing experiences nationwide. If you love working with creative, passionate people in a fun and winning environment, then Lime Media is the place for you!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in procurement, with a preference for those who have worked in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing vendor relationships, ensuring timely procurement of materials, and maintaining cost-effective purchasing strategies to support production and operational needs.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best pricing, quality, and terms.
• Establish, develop, and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable supply chain operations.
• Manage purchase orders from creation to delivery, ensuring timely receipt of materials and services.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with internal departments to fulfill purchasing requirements.
• Track vendor performance, resolve any supply issues, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align purchasing strategies with business goals.
• Analyze purchasing data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives while improving or maintaining margins and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all procurement activities.

Requirements

• Strong sense of urgency, and flexibility with changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze data and make strategic purchasing decisions.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and adjust based on business or client needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sage Intacct, Expensify, and Salesforce is preferred
• Experience in raw materials, components, or commercial/building supplies purchasing.
• Familiarity with supply chain management principles and lean manufacturing practices.

Education And Experience

• 1-3 years of commercial or wholesale purchasing/procurement experience.
• Associates degree preferred.