Job Details
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 810-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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