Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

CEC
Arizona

Purchasing & Logistics Specialist Job Profile

About the Company :

Controlled Environments Company (CEC) is a single source supplier and solutions provider to customers operating in critically clean and controlled environments. Established in 1996, the company supports some of the world’s largest multinational manufacturers across the microelectronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, life science, and medical device industries.

Job Summary :

The Purchasing & Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing and executing purchase planning activities to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability. This role requires close coordination with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments to forecast needs, place orders, and maintain smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Management of assigned product categories to ensure adequate parts planning
  • Ensuring continuous supply and optimum levels of inventory
  • Raise and execute purchase orders to suppliers, track and follow up for confirmation of lead-time
  • Reviewing minimum stock holdings against average sales analysis
  • Managing and reducing excess inventory levels
  • Manage & improve warehouse space utilization
  • Working to agreed time scales and deadlines
  • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, and monitor performance
  • Participation in cost reduction activities
  • Managing vendor performance and ensuring alignment with inhouse quality systems
  • Departmental administration duties
  • Analyse and resolve purchasing issues and discrepancies
  • Understanding of logistics and utilization of the most efficient methods for incoming product
  • Oversee urgent purchase orders to ensure the best possible turnaround for our customers

Required Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years planning/procurement experience
  • Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Finance is preferable
  • Strong organisational and administration skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Good computer skills (MS Office), SAP or other ERP system experience highly desirable
  • Flexible and pro-active attitude with a desire for excellence
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced distribution environment
  • Excellent attention to detail

Posted 2025-12-09

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