Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Purchasing & Logistics Specialist / Sample Coordinator

Description

Lead day-to-day purchasing operations, including creating and maintaining purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, monitoring order status, maintaining accurate purchasing data, and resolving transactional issues with proactive updates to stakeholders. Support inbound and outbound logistics, shipping documentation and tracking, and the shipment/return/storage lifecycle of customer sample products while assisting with inventory accuracy. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve and/or automate purchasing, logistics, and inventory processes and maintaining audit-ready records.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and monitor purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements, delivery commitments, and purchasing records
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors
• Communicate order status and resolve supply issues across stakeholders
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments; manage shipping documentation; track deliveries; resolve carrier/transportation issues
• Manage customer and demonstration sample shipment, tracking, return, inspection, storage, and lifecycle
• Maintain accurate sample inventory and ERP records; support receiving, stocking, cycle counts, and physical inventories
• Resolve transactional discrepancies and prepare operational reports; pursue process accuracy and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, operations, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement support, order management, logistics, inventory control, or related operations
• Relevant experience in an automotive, motorsport, engineering, or technical-product environment

Benefits

• Premium health coverage
• 401(k) with generous matching
• Resources for financial planning and goal setting
• Ample paid time off and parental leave
• Comprehensive life and disability protection

Additional Information

U.S. work authorization required; future sponsorship unavailable. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a drug screen and background check.