What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at Pratt Industries?
REPORTS TO: CONTROLLER
SUMMARY: Responsible for all production (manufacturing) related purchasing of supplies.
Duties And Responsibilities
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and proportions.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
SUMMARY: Responsible for all production (manufacturing) related purchasing of supplies.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Place orders on a timely basis for purchases of materials and supplies.
- Prepare complete and accurate purchase orders on company ERP
- Accurately Receive Materials from deliveries, confirm item receipt in the ERP
- Modify preexisting POs if necessary to reflect tax adjustments or pricing changes
- Expedite delivery of goods to users
- Maintain necessary inventory levels non paper materials
- Be familiar with standard products used and research sources of supplies for highest quality, best value for money, best terms, etc. for presentation to management when\if needed.
- Establish vendor files and inventory control records.
- Schedule\expedite non manufactured item shipping, such as materials returns, materials transfers to
- other location
- Maintain price records and handle discrepancies as they arise.
- Inform management of upcoming price increases, improved product availability, and economical alternatives.
- Assist General Manager (and/or Production Manager) with purchases as needed
- Greet and direct delivery drivers
- Assist with Month End inventory counts
- Occasionally operate fork lift
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
- High school diploma with relevant 2 years experience
- Clear, concise oral and written communication skills
- Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following: Some College degree
- Two years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Plus - Experience in the corrugated box industry
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and proportions.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus