Description

The Purchasing Specialist will be a critical member of the Purchasing Team and will support the General Manager and Plant Buyer. The Purchasing Specialist will work in a high volume, collaborative team environment, interfacing with multiple departments across the organization primarily focused on purchasing for awarded sales orders and expediting supplier delivery.

Reports to: General Manager or Purchasing Manager

Essential Functions: 

· ERP Administration – Enter Supplier Solicitations, Purchase Orders, and provide timely maintenance and updates. 

· Manage and develop MRP process in conjunction with production department. 

· Follow up on released purchase orders in an established expedite process.

· Help develop and maintain existing sourcing database. 

· Find and develop new suppliers for materials and services. 

· Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers. 

· Generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on quotes. 

· Providing solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing. 

· Participates in all assigned projects and cost reduction / process improvement events. 

· Interacts effectively with manufacturing, engineering, finance, and other business teams.

· Request quotes from suppliers when needed and as overflow capacity. 

Growth Opportunities: 

· Proficiency in the above basic skills. 

· Desire to learn more and take on responsibility

Future Advancement:

Involvement in safety, cost-saving, or culture committees

Requirements

 Competencies and Attributes Needed:

• Procurement experience
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong research and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail for data review and entry,
• Knowledge of fabrication and machining prints
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, ERP systems
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office with an intermediate knowledge of Excel.
• Strong problem-solving skills