Buying Team Lead

The Purchasing Team is a pivotal part of the operations here at Slingshot. The department is in charge of researching, purchasing and fulfilling course material student orders in the quickest and most accurate way possible. These tasks include but are not limited to:

• Perform basic Purchasing Agent tasks as assigned
• Responsible for completing the following Buying specialized tasks
• Full Time Draft, Printed, and PO Cleanup
• Supply Item POs
• Specialized inbox folders:
• Access Codes
• Needs Prepaid
• New Supplier
• Questions
• Special Orders
• Invoice discrepancies
• Expected to know Amazon Draft POs
• Complete routine maintenance on Main Bogus
• Work on Early OE/OOP Amazon Lists
• Trained in Title Research specialized tasks and assisting as directed by manager
• Assist with Training
• Handle setting the training schedule and executing training plan set up by Purchasing Manager
• Be able to adjust when individual schedules change
• Monitoring Buying tasks
• Ensure Draft POs and inbox processing is being completed on time. Monitor Printed POs and PO cleanup to ensure we are not getting behind in those tasks. Notify the manager if more assistance is needed in these areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, order fulfillment, or a related role
• Working knowledge of the full purchase order process, including creating, tracking, reconciling, and cleaning up POs
• Experience researching products and sourcing from multiple suppliers, including online marketplaces such as Amazon
• Ability to identify and help resolve invoice discrepancies and order issues
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Excellent organization and time management, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with suppliers, team members, and management
• Ability to manage shared inboxes and follow up on requests promptly
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, especially spreadsheets and email
• Ability to learn purchasing systems and internal processes quickly