Overview
Purchasing Specialist Jobs in Columbus, OH at Kentex Corporation
Company summary
Kentex Corporation specializes in trading/importing from mainland China that distributes for large retailers across the USA. We specialize in home goods and textiles (bedding, rugs, furniture, and more).
Job Summary
The Purchasing Specialist works under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for maintaining the efficient flow of purchase order requisitions, information and assisting with the placing of routine orders. This position works with Kentex sales team and management in communicating and resolving discrepancies that may occur with our factories and the flow of goods.
Responsibilities
– Source products with factories in China; prepare and analyze quote sheets.
– Reviews requisitions and consults with user departments/programs regarding requirements for the procurement of supplies including specifications, quantity, quality, costs, and delivery dates.
– Contacts suppliers for information such as price, delivery dates, and quality; selects suppliers, negotiates prices and delivery dates, and places orders for a variety of components and supplies either by telephone, in person or electronically utilizing the computerized purchasing system, the Internet or other computerized software; and maintains related files and records.
– Solicits and analyzes quotations from vendors in terms of price, quality, and conformity to specifications and places purchase orders.
– Manage, negotiate and book freight for orders.
– Monitors compliance with purchase order terms and conditions and carries out follow-up activities, such as monitoring delivery dates, resolving shipping problems, and expediting late deliveries by responding to inquiries and complaints, investigating order discrepancies, reviewing backorder situations, making price adjustments, and arranging for credit, return or exchange as appropriate; mediates disputes that may arise between parties.
– Work with the logistics department to obtain and manage proper inventory quantities.
Requirements
1. Must be bilingual Mandarin
2. Demonstrate computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
3. Multi-tasking
4. US work visa or US status
Benefits
We offer full medical benefits (Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance), paid vacation and Holidays, and 401K.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
Columbus, OH 43215 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Columbus, OH 43215: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Purchasing Specialist
Company: Kentex Corporation
Location: Columbus, OH
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