Job Details
SUMMARY Performs the daily activities of the purchasing function.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Tracks inventory required for contract builds.
- Researches, interviews, and negotiates with suppliers to obtain the best prices, delivery dates, and quality of products.
- Creates purchase orders for the acquisition of materials that include all required information on the order (i.e., grade, measurements, quantity, due date, and customer flow down requirements).
- Routinely follows up, and tracks purchased items and provides an up-to-date status report to management.
- Performs cycle counts for inventory reconciliation.
- Tracks material cost savings and reports information monthly to management.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities but has indirect leadership responsibilities as it relates to customer satisfaction.
KNOWLEGDE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and blueprints preferred.
- Must have ERP experience preferably NetSuite.
- Must be Microsoft software proficient.
- Must have excellent and accurate data entry, organizational and communication skills.
- Individual must be able to successfully manage prioritizing multiple assignments.
- Door manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience with purchasing pertaining to Government contracts with DFARS preferred.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Requires a Bachelor s Degree in Business or related field from a credited college, university or technical school; and/or four (4) years related experience and/or training in purchasing, finance or sales of which three (3) years are in the door manufacturing industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.