We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchase & Sales Specialist to support purchasing, inventory accuracy, and material flow for a Contract position based in Wadsworth, Ohio. This role combines procurement coordination, data management, and cross-functional problem-solving to help keep operations aligned with production and receiving needs. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with reports, purchase orders, inventory transactions, and vendor communication in a fast-paced manufacturing or materials environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain purchasing and material records by entering, updating, and validating inventory movements, quantity adjustments, and interlocation transfers within the database.
• Process purchase orders from creation through vendor communication, ensuring accurate details for pricing, quantities, and delivery expectations.
• Track inbound materials and receiving activity, identify discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up with internal teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Reconcile production-related documentation and finished goods transactions while keeping system records current and organized.
• Investigate count variances by partnering with production, inspection, and materials personnel to correct errors and strengthen inventory accuracy.
• Review inbound testing status and flag items that have not progressed within required timeframes for timely action.
• Prepare recurring inventory and cycle count reports, support scheduled physical counts, and assist with related record adjustments.
• Audit production staging areas using barcode scanning tools, communicate findings, and contribute to corrective actions that improve control processes.
• Work with vendors, internal departments, and technical support teams to obtain reporting, material information, and operational data needed for analysis and continuous improvement.