Description:
POSITION PURPOSE
Select and purchase quality products and materials for our business. Primary tasks include Purchasing, MRO Purchasing, PO confirmations, Shipment tracking, ROG discrepancies, other administrative duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
- Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate for the best pricing and lead time via request for quote.
- Process requisitions and update management on status of orders
- Ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels. Expedite material as needed.
- Support strategic initiatives to achieve cost savings, inventory accuracy, supplier on time deliveries, and others as assigned.
- Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, financial stability, and the supplier's reputation and history.
- Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
- Coordinate with inventory team, management and stockroom as required.
- Maintain data in the ERP system.
- Escalate any discrepancies to management.
Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Analytically minded.
- Possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Self-motivated / Self-Starter
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
- Strong multi-tasking skills.
QUALIFICATIONS / PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Three to five years of related experience required.
- Buying experience with raw materials: steel, plastic, and electrical components, etc. preferred.
- Three years or more in a manufacturing environment
- Excellent computer skills: Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work performed is conducted in a climate-controlled facility with noise levels within OSHA limits.
Must be able to lift 25 – 50 lbs.
Must be able to walk, talk, sit, stand, and communicate verbally continuously throughout an 8—10-hour period.
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
SALARY:
$42,000 - $55,000 annually, with a 10% potential bonus.
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