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Purchasing Specialist
Develop and manage purchasing strategies to ensure timely delivery of fresh ingredients.
Chicago
Mid-Level
1 week ago
Purple Carrot
A plant-based meal kit delivery service that offers easy-to-follow recipes and fresh ingredients.
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✨ About The Role
- The Purchasing Specialist will manage purchasing responsibilities through Purple Carrot’s system, including sales, purchase orders, projections, and reporting.
- This role involves generating purchase orders and ensuring on-time delivery and order accuracy for various items, including packaging and ingredients.
- The candidate will follow ingredient and packaging orders from creation through delivery and communicate with the on-site team about any delays or shortages.
- The role requires monitoring inventory levels and responding to supply disruptions, including order changes and delivery shortages.
- The Purchasing Specialist will work closely with accounts payable, fulfillment, and outside vendors to ensure accurate invoicing based on purchase orders.
⚡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years of experience in buying, forecasting, procurement, or supply chain management.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required for this role.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and/or Google Docs is essential, with the ability to create and manage spreadsheets.
- The candidate should be detail-oriented and able to multitask effectively while managing time efficiently.
- Excellent written, verbal, and social communication skills are necessary for collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.
About Purple Carrot
A plant-based meal kit delivery service that offers easy-to-follow recipes and fresh ingredients.