Purchasing Specialist

Description

Why Join Us?
At LBB Specialties, we are dedicated to empowering innovation, building meaningful relationships, and fostering an environment where every team member can thrive. As part of our team, you'll work alongside industry experts, contribute to impactful projects, and help drive our company forward in the chemical distribution space. Join us as we bring innovation and growth to the forefront of our industry.

Your Impact
As a Purchasing Specialist, you will play a vital role in placing purchase orders and tracking their progress to fulfillment while managing on-hand inventory to meet demand. You will ensure timely and cost-effective execution of material purchases from suppliers to meet commercial requirements and in accordance with regulatory procedures. Your efforts will directly contribute to our company’s success by managing inventory stock levels for a variety of products at various warehouses.

Key Responsibilities

• Process all types of purchase orders including but not limited to warehouse and drop ship (direct) as required
• Actively track all open purchase orders and communicate changes and any issues that could negatively impact timely fulfillment of customer orders
• Collaborate with Principal Directors / Account Managers to establish and maintain forecasts and maintain reorder levels for stocked items.  Plan and execute purchases to manage inventory
• Understand the business requirements of Account Managers and customers. Execute these requirements in a timely and efficient manner by negotiating with suppliers to obtain optimal price, delivery and terms
• Manage import/regulatory documents and work with external brokers to ensure orders are moving through to destination
• Coordinate vendor return material authorizations and credit memos should material need to be returned to the supplier
• Maintaining items with current pricing, landed cost estimates and published lead times; estimating lead times, when necessary, based on past orders or any experiences with the respective supplier to help facilitate Customer Excellence requirements
• Develop and maintain basic relationships with suppliers/account managers/principal/product managers to foster engagement
• Providing product documents when needed (COAs, Specs, SDSs) directing the set up of product codes
• Owning the inventory: Monitoring and addressing aged inventory, requesting shelf-life extensions 30 days prior to expiration, directing warehouses to move items to quarantine, making inventory adjustments related to receiving errors or incorrect landed costs
• Review Demand - For stocked items, check current inventory and SO & PO history and utilize PORG/Net Stock dashboard to determine volumes. For non-stocked (specials or directs), demand will be shown in PORG and sometimes communicated via email or Teams
• Prepare monthly summaries on aged inventory with action items for disposal or for commercial/internal communication
• Actively seek process improvement opportunities.  Work collaboratively with colleagues to recommend changes and use best practices to streamline work
• Other tasks as assigned by the Purchasing manager

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of work experience, including as least one year within the purchasing, supply chain/logistics field.
• Demonstrated expertise with computer skills and in ERP systems
• Strong understanding of inventory planning and lean management as well as import and exports.  Distribution and/or chemical industry preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, follow through, organization, time management, and written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) matching, and more.
• Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid and remote work options within the U.S.
• Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities and resources to grow in your career.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse, collaborative, and supportive team.
• Industry-Leading Impact: Work with top brands in a dynamic field and contribute to meaningful growth.

Additional Information

• Location: Dallas, TX or Norwalk, CT
• Travel: None
• Work Authorization: Must be able to show evidence of authorization to work in United States without employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement
LBB Specialties is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, celebrating diversity and fostering a supportive, harassment-free work environment.

Disclaimer
This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or additional responsibilities based on business needs.