Purchasing Specialist

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE:The Purchasing Specialist handles all duties related to supplier development, purchase order processing, and production planning.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:ERP-driven (requirements for implementation)PO processingIdentify suppliersAssist with 3rd party sourcingResearch vendorsRequest quotes/evaluatingAnalysis of Headquarter vs. Supplier lead-timesCost analysis between suppliersAssist Senior Purchasing Specialist with production support efforts in Purchasing:Place stock POs for parts needed for work orders.Provide input for re-ordering parts based on demands.Track part availabilityCreate work orders for 3rd party manufacturing (which requires Production QC efforts)Back-up production planning for work order creationIdentify and help develop process improvementsReview order history and propose adjustments to order point quantitiesCoordinate stock orders with BASMA / Purchase parts and materialsMiscellaneous urgent ordersSupport and test work instructions and provide feedbackPromote customer focusAssist the team with development and implementation to mitigate the impact of tariffs on procurement costs, including identifying alternative suppliers, exploring duty-free zones, and negotiating favorable trade agreements. The individual should have familiarity and some level of experience in:Tariff Impact Analysis: Understanding how tariffs affect product costs and the overall supply chain.Supplier Diversification: Identifying and sourcing from alternative suppliers in regions with lower or no tariffs.Trade Agreement Exploration: Investigating and leveraging benefits from trade agreements to minimize tariff burdens.Duty-Free Zone Utilization: Exploring the potential for utilizing duty-free zones to reduce or eliminate tariffs on imported goods.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.  FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt position – Non-exempt employees will receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the calculated hourly rate for time worked in excess of 40 hours per week.POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS of WORK:This is a full-time (non-exempt) position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm and 12:30pm to 4:30pm.LOCATION: This position is located at our US headquarters in Branford, CT. This position requires you to be on-site the majority of the time to perform the job duties.Travel: This position does not require travel.