Purchasing Associate

Purchasing Associate
Charleston, SC 29492
$60K--$65K +benefits
Direct Hire , Full-time role

Duties

· Process orders and coordinate shipments from external warehouses.
· Communicate lead times, delivery schedules, and shipping requirements with vendors to ensure timely delivery.
· Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
· Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms when appropriate.
· Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions to improve on-time delivery.
· Maintain appropriate minimum and maximum inventory levels for consumable supplies.
· Process vendor invoices and resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
· Maintain accurate purchasing master data in SAP, including vendor informa...