The Plant Purchasing Administrator reports to the Plant Controller and will be a key member of the Finance/Procurement team. This position will work in collaboration with the Memphis Manufacturing Teams. The candidate must be an initiative-taker, adept at communicating with multiple levels of an organization, can build trust, influence, provide coaching and work with teams cross functionally. He/she will support in the development and implementation of sourcing projects to best satisfy the needs of the customer, operations, and finance. He/she will manage spending as well as oversee the supplies, service, and occasionally capital purchase orders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Creates purchase orders for various plant services/materials, and maintenance related PO’s. Responsibility for full cycle of these PO’s (GRNI’s, Basware, Open PO review, etc.)
• Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and supplier invoices, liaising with finance and suppliers to correct errors and ensure accurate billing.
• Manage the EIP (Earning Improvement Program). Identifies and initiates cost savings/productivity improvement opportunities.
• Vendor Master Data includes setting up new vendors.
• Monitors and reconciles credit card purchases.
• Execute inventory counts as requested (weekly, monthly)
• Assist in preparation and audits for the bi-annual physical inventory.
• Embraces and enforces all safety practices established for the operation.
• Be a positive spokesperson and help lead plant wide changes.
• Provide the Plant Controller with accurate and timely purchasing/spending information.
• Provide backup for ordering office supplies for the office.
• Other AP and spend analysis as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment with procurement responsibilities
• 1-3 years’ experience of SAP experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Very high-level attention to detail
• Desire to learn and an eagerness to develop.
• Must have strong internal and external customer service skills, ability to effectively communicate with suppliers.

· Basic Computer Skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

· Effective communication skills; written and oral

· Analytical skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

• Memphis, TN 38141 (Required)

Work Location: In person