Insero Talent Solutions is recruiting a Purchasing and Warehouse Specialist for a fast growing security company in Rochester, NY.

Position Purpose:

The Purchasing & Warehouse Specialist is responsible for maintaining inventory, purchasing parts based on planned project orders, vendor and supply management, receiving shipments and maintaining the warehouse facility. Overall, responsible for carrying out all company goals and objectives as it relates to this position. Furthermore, all employees are expected to adhere to the following:

• Adhere to the Vision, Mission, and Values of the company and generally be a good person!
• Perform a quality standard of work, adhering to timelines, with little direct supervision.
• Conduct themselves with professionalism among employees, customers, vendors, and the general public.
• Perform as a team collaborator and contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Perform any other duties as required in furtherance of the company goals.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Administrative, clerical and systems support of all procurement related activities.
• Coordinate various activities related to purchase orders including entering data into purchase order system and placing orders while expediting open purchase orders.
• Effectively communicate purchasing and receipt information to key project personnel including, but not limited to Project Managers, Sales, and Operations Manager.
• Coordinate the timely return (RMA) and credit receipt of all materials returned to suppliers.
• Receiving deliveries by verifying the contents of the delivery to packing slips against purchase orders.
• Record receipt of materials, stage materials by project, and notifying team when all project material has been received.
• Coordinate with operations to stage materials by project and technician.
• Maintain min/max levels of designated inventory, equipment, and tools.
• Maintain preferred supplier monthly performance metrics.
• Support creating and maintaining databases and spreadsheets as required.
• Comply with all company purchasing regulations, policies and procedures.
• Load/unload equipment and materials in a timely manner as not to delay production for projects.
• Keep warehouse equipment clean and in good working order.
• Receive and unload shipping deliveries with hand truck.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Technological:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience with Quick Books software is preferred.
• Job costing and/or accounting knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with ConnectWise a plus.
• Ability to navigate a relational database and utilize the internet is also required.

Knowledge:

• Time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of card access, fire alarm and control systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Good mathematical skills with the ability to read, understand and create credit/debit reports.

Education/Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree in Business is preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a purchasing/warehouse role preferred.