Purchasing Specialist

LOOKING FOR A COMPANY WITH A GREAT CULTURE AND A RICH HISTORY OF SUCCESS?

At FCX Performance/a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologiesthe Purchasing Specialist has an immediate impact on our customers, on our
company performance, and on personal earnings. This is a full-time permanent position at our corporate headquarters Columbus, OH.

The Purchasing Specialist professional will be purchasing products and
materials, updating and managing inventory and stock levels, building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales.

In this role, you will perform a variety of duties which include:

• Update, verify, change and complete purchase requisitions (buy reports or purchasing requests) by comparing items requested to actual demand, minimum requirements and usage trend.
• Obtain quotes from vendors/suppliers.
• Resolve invoice and shipping discrepancy issues with vendors.
• Work closely with accounting and shipping department to resolve issues.
• Complete weekly or daily assigned reports, e.g. Cost Change, Unacknowledged, Open PO, Stock Analysis, etc.
• Help maintain system costs in P21.
  

Position Requirements

• Attention to detail: accurate data entry skills, basic math & reading skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Intermediate level Microsoft Excel experience.
  

Desired characteristics:

• Purchasing experience.
• Experience in distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated teamwork, productivity, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and systems.

Individual contributors with fresh ideas and passion for excellence are encouraged and rewarded! Apply now for immediate consideration!

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.