Purchasing Specialist

Applied Industrial Technologies

Purchasing Specialist procuring industrial products and managing inventory for Applied Industrial Technologies. Coordinating suppliers, pricing, orders, and purchasing data across distribution operations.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeAppleton • Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in purchasing operations, inventory management, and data integrity, with proficiency in Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) and Microsoft Excel. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are essential for maintaining accurate records and supplier communications.

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Purchasing ExperienceEpicor Prophet 21 (P21)Data Entry SkillsMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Purchasing OperationsInventory ManagementData AccuracySystem MaintenanceCost Management

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving AbilitiesAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Epicor Prophet 21 (P21)Microsoft Excel

Industry Keywords

ProcurementDistributionManufacturingSupplier CommunicationOrder Status Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain system costs and inventory levels using Epicor Prophet 21 (P21)
Investigate and resolve warehouse and invoicing discrepancies
Work closely with accounting to resolve issues
Update system pricing based on vendor price sheets
Review and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly purchasing reports
Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, delays, and product availability
Obtain quotes from vendors and suppliers
Provide timely updates to the Sales team regarding supplier communications and customer order status
Perform system cleanup and maintenance of part numbers, supplier records, and related purchasing data
Support purchasing operations to ensure product availability and data integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous purchasing or procurement experience preferred
Accurate data entry skills
Basic math and reading skills
Beginner to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and systems
Experience with high-volume environments in distribution or manufacturing
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K
Insurance
Time off
Employee assistance
Career paths in sales, operations, or management
Professional development and training
Great work/life balance
Individual contributors with fresh ideas and passion for excellence are encouraged and rewarded