Purchasing Specialist

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

PALFINGER USA, LLC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to join our team in Tiffin, OH. This role supports the procurement of all repair parts for the Company's Service Technicians. This position reports to the Service Support Manager.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities in the ERP system, including creating and backfilling purchase orders, reconciling invoices, and maintaining vendor accounts and credit terms.
• Monitor and update parts information, pricing, and part IDs; gather vendor details to support technicians with availability, lead times, and alternatives for limited or delayed parts.
• Oversee inventory operations such as warehouse transfers, issuing parts to repair orders, moving materials between jobs, and supporting physical counts and audits.
• Coordinate shipping and logistics by preparing labels, quoting freight, creating Bills of Lading, and arranging shipments to technicians, locations, and job sites.
• Provide frequent order status updates to service teams and collaborate with vendors and internal departments to resolve parts or purchasing challenges.
• Maintain accurate parts data and documentation to support future service needs and inquiries.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational efficiency.

Your Qualifications 

• High School diploma or GED required; additional skills certifications strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• 1-2 years of experience in a general clerical role or one year of experience in the truck equipment or crane equipment industry preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.
• Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
• Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled