Job Duties and Responsibilities:

- Implement purchasing strategies that align with the overall business objectives of the organization including identifying opportunities for cost saving, negotiating with suppliers, and evaluating supplier performance.

- Places purchase orders of raw material based on production demand and expedite the purchase orders as needed based on schedule and demand.

- Keep necessary paperwork organized and track purchase orders and production work orders on ERP system.

- Prepare and submit status and performance reports tracking production time and shipment availability.

- Coordinate with production, engineering, quality, and inventory management to ensure procurement and production of products are satisfactorily completed on-time.

- Reviewing requisition requests, preparing purchase orders, and soliciting bids for goods and services.

- Prepare and implement effective negotiating tactics while administering contracts with suppliers and vendors.

- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations including maintaining accurate records, monitoring supplier compliance, and ensuring that all contracts and agreements are properly executed.

- Resolves vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.

- Additional miscellaneous duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned.

Experience:

- 3-5 years purchasing or sourcing experience (preferably in a manufacturing industry)

- Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing processes, terminology, quoting and transportation methods.

- Proven skills as a purchasing agent or relevant role.

- Demonstrated experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions.

- Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and purchasing software.

- Outstanding organizational skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to comply with the Company’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Job Type: Full-time, In office

Salary: DOE

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in purchasing and sourcing?
• Do you have experience working in the manufacturing industry?
• Do you have experience working with purchasing software, if so, which one?

Work Location: In person