Carex is partnering with a Utility industry partner to hire a Purchasing Specialist. This role works closely with Supply Chain and Contracts teams to execute purchasing activities, process requisitions into purchase orders, and ensure efficient procurement operations. The Purchasing Specialist plays a key role in maintaining accurate purchasing records, supporting supplier relationships, identifying process improvements, and leveraging technology and automation to enhance purchasing efficiency.
Contract Duration: Through the end of 2026
Location: Hybrid in Madison, WI
Compensation: $27-31/hr
What You'll Do
- Process purchase requisitions from business units and convert them into accurate purchase orders.
- Manage the full lifecycle of purchase orders, including creation, updates, tracking, and close-out.
- Utilize ERP systems and other supply chain platforms to maintain accurate purchasing data and ensure timely order processing.
- Monitor open purchase orders and maintain an organized tracking system to ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
- Prepare reports for leadership on purchase order status, vendor spend, and other procurement metrics.
- Identify opportunities to automate replenishment processes for frequently purchased items.
- Manage punch-out and catalog purchasing programs while recommending improvements to increase efficiency.
- Support best practices in procurement, including supplier relationship management, investment recovery, electronic data interchange (EDI), supplier-assisted inventory management, online requisitioning, and e-commerce initiatives.
- Promote compliance with sourcing policies, procurement procedures, and organizational purchasing guidelines.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and prioritize system enhancements that improve procurement performance and operational efficiency.
- Perform additional purchasing-related responsibilities under the guidance of Supply Chain leadership.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of four years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
- Professional certification such as CPM, CPIM, or CPSM preferred.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes and purchasing best practices.
- Experience working within ERP systems (version 9.2 preferred) and eProcurement platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience identifying process improvement and automation opportunities within purchasing operations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build productive relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Comfortable working with evolving technology and digital tools to improve daily workflows.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and diverse work environment.
Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
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