Commodity Specialist

Permasteelisa Group

. Manage and oversee the acquisition of goods, services, and materials .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeWindsor • Connecticut • United StatesJunior💰 $62,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including managing purchase orders, supplier coordination, and utilizing SAP for procurement activities. Strong ability to support cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SAP ProficiencyPurchase Order ManagementSupplier CoordinationMicrosoft Excel ExperienceProduction/Manufacturing Experience

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Hard Skills

Procurement ManagementPurchase Order CreationRequest for Quotations (RFQs)Supplier EvaluationInvoice Discrepancy Resolution

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional SupportCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft OfficeBasic Office Equipment

Industry Keywords

Production EnvironmentSafety ComplianceVendor OnboardingOperational Expense Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and oversee the acquisition of goods, services, and materials
Process and send Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for direct/indirect items and services
Coordinate supplier information, vendor setup, and onboarding paperwork
Expedite, receive, forward, and support evaluation of supplier quotes
Review, create, and place Purchase Orders for office supplies and operational needs
Assist Subcontract Managers with purchase orders and shipping/receiving
Submit purchase order communications and assist with reviewing confirmations
Expedite dedicated items and services
Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice and delivery note discrepancies
Utilize SAP and internal procedures for procurement activities
Support SAP activities across Purchasing and factory planning
Assist procurement, production planning, SAP, and other designated managers
Serve as backup for other Assistant Buyer functions and participate in production planning as a mentee
Participate in company safety initiatives, inspections, training, and policy compliance
Provide cross-functional support to EHS for compliance activities in Mexico
Manage weekly facility operational expense reports
Prepare and submit weekly productivity and production support cost reports
Travel as needed to jobsites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred or Associate’s degree in a related area of expertise
Ability to perform tasks using SAP and internal design/BOM programs
Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Familiarity with basic office equipment (Email, Fax, Scanner, etc.)
1-3 years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment
Experience with SAP preferred
Travel as needed to jobsites
Must apply and follow all safety policies and procedures
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities