Purchasing Specialist

American Laboratories is a great company to work for!

American Laboratories is a multi-industry supplier for the extensive products it manufactures. We were founded in 1967 based on the knowledge of manufacturing enzymes, proteins, and flavors to various industries. Today, American Laboratories offers an extensive listing of over 200 products to the Food Processing, Animal Health and Nutritional industries in the United States and 20 countries around the world.

At American Laboratories, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and skills. Diverse ideas come from diverse people, and we are devoted to offering an all-encompassing work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can stretch yourself and make an impact. We offer a variety of job specific and business skills programs and trainings to our employees. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them, and likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package (salary and bonus) as well as a comprehensive, family-friendly benefits package including:

• Exceptional family medical, dental, and vision benefits (100% company paid premiums). 100% paid deductible/out of pocket expenses for Medical
• Paid time off and sick leave
• 9 paid holidays
• Exceptional 401k fund contributions (up to 9%)
• Wellness incentives

Pay is based on experience.

Purchasing Specialist

We have a career opportunity for a Purchasing Specialist. As a Purchasing Specialist, you will be responsible for the procurement of all goods and services across American Laboratories (ALI), ensuring cost-effective purchasing and strong supplier partnerships.

This position will be located in Omaha, NE, working with different management levels and support personnel in other office locations.

The impact you will have:

• You will be responsible for procurement of all goods and services while maintaining competitive pricing and minimizing costs
• You will maintain accurate, well-organized electronic purchasing records
• You will review and analyze procurement metrics and reports to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the purchasing function
• You will collaborate with suppliers to establish and maintain approved or conditionally approved supplier status
• You will track and update purchase order status while maintaining accurate cost, production and supplier information

What we are looking for:

• You will have a High School diploma; a Bachelor’s degree preferred
• You will preferably have experience in a Food/Nutraceutical/Pharmaceutical manufacturing operation
• You will have excellent time management and organization skills
• You will have strong written and verbal communication and employee relation skills
• You will be proficient in Windows applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and other basic computer skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Location:

• Omaha, NE 68107 (Required)

Work Location: In person