• Purchasing Specialist

    HJ Martin & Son, Inc. (Green Bay, WI)


    Purchasing Specialist

     

    View All Jobs

     

    Posted on April 30, 2025

     

    Job ID: 1746020077

     

    Department: Purchasing Reports to: Cost Analysis Manager Hours: Full-time (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Location: Green Bay, WI

     

    Company Description: H.J. Martin and Son is a diversified construction company specializing in commercial and residential flooring, glass and glazing, walls and ceilings, commercial doors and hardware, and millwork and fixture installation.

     

    Purchasing Specialist Position Description: This position is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials and services, while ensuring cost efficiency.

    Purchasing Specialist Principal Responsibilities:

    + Purchase stock and special order/job-specific materials with suppliers

    + Establish and maintain working relationships with customer service representatives and sales representatives of suppliers

    + Negotiate purchases with vendors as to price, specifications, terms and delivery and stocking agreements

    + Identify potential new suppliers and investigate the same products from different suppliers (best price)

    + Research and address invoice discrepancies and forward to accounts payable for payment

    + Setup new and update vendor information

    + Coordinate with staff for materials shipped directly to job sites for acceptance of delivery and receiving of goods

    + Implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures

    + Order follow up – no confirmation or ETA of orders

    + Monthly, quarterly, and annual rebate data submission

    + Communicate directly with the team regarding procedure changes, special pricing, special discounts

    + Maintain purchasing contacts, fax contacts, customer service reps and vendor website login information

    + Update any training documents with changes in procedures

    + Work with internal team and vendors to collect credits on material returns

     

    Other Duties As Assigned: Performs other related duties as assigned including supporting team members in the completion of their work for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the business.

    Experience/Education Required:

    + Minimum of three years of experience in purchasing and procurement, preferred

    + Proficiency in using, RFMS Software (preferred), MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook

    + Must be able to work in a schedule-driven environment

    + Detail-oriented and possess the ability to multi-task, while meeting tight deadlines under pressure

    + Strong organization, written and verbal communication, analytical and negotiation skills

     

    Conditions of Employment: Must be able to pass pre-employment background and drug test. The employee is expected to all adhere to all company policies.

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER