Purchase Associate (Must have Bachelors Degree)

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Purchase Associate with a Bachelor's Degree to join our procurement team. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing purchasing activities, sourcing suppliers, and ensuring seamless supply chain operations. Your energetic approach will help optimize inventory levels, negotiate favorable contracts, and support manufacturing and logistics processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and success of our procurement functions while working with advanced ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle EBS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities by processing purchase orders through ERP systems like SAP and Oracle EBS, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Source reliable suppliers, evaluate vendor performance, and develop strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, delivery terms, and service agreements with vendors to maximize value and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, and inventory management teams to align procurement strategies with production schedules and inventory needs.
• Monitor MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Manage vendor management processes including supplier onboarding, performance evaluations, and contract renewals.
• Support supply chain management initiatives by coordinating logistics, tracking shipments, and resolving any procurement or delivery issues promptly.

Skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle EBS for procurement management and order processing.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles including inventory control, logistics, and vendor management.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a proven ability to secure favorable terms in contracts and pricing agreements.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, procurement best practices, and contract management processes.
• Experience working with manufacturing teams to ensure timely procurement aligned with production needs.
• Ability to analyze data related to procurement activities using tools like MRP systems for forecasting and planning purposes.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments and build productive supplier relationships. Join us as a Purchase Associate if you’re ready to energize our procurement processes with your expertise! Bring your proactive attitude, detailed knowledge of ERP systems like SAP and Oracle EBS, and passion for supply chain excellence to help us achieve operational success every day!

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30