Palm Commodities International, LLC is hiring a full-time Purchasing Specialist at its LaVergne, TN office and warehouse facility.
What We Offer
- Eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses
- 15 days+ paid vacation annually based on years of service
- 5 days paid sick time per year
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave
- Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee assistance program
- Strong benefits package with eligibility the first of the month following hire.
- 401K Plan with employer matching and profit sharing
- Stable, successful business in Middle Tennessee for over 40 years
- Convenient location in LaVergne.
What You Will Be Doing
- Researching, selecting, and setting-up new vendors;
- Developing sourcing strategies and analyzing supply trends;
- Managing inventory levels to ensure continued supply;
- Obtaining quotes, prices, and specifications;
- Preparing and processing purchase orders;
- Communicating regularly with vendors and internal departments regarding incoming shipments, damages, price discrepancies, and/or product availability issues;
- Other duties as needed.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree, or combination of education and experience.
- At least 3 years' purchasing experience, or equivalent education and experience.
- Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new software quickly.
- Acumen for price negotiations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Who We Are
We are part of a global leading circular materials technology company fulfilling a mission to create materials for a better life. Our materials are at the heart of products we use every day such as rechargeable batteries, tools, electronics, paints, and tires. Our local expertise includes the production and distribution of nickel and cobalt products, as well as other specialty chemicals.
The values of openness, innovation, respect, teamwork and commitment are crucial to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer, strongly committed to diversity and inclusion.
We are also a Drug-Free Workplace, and pre-employment drug testing is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person