What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at RPM-PSI INC?
Essential Functions:
- Researches products, prepares purchase orders and places orders, and selects vendors.
- Organizes product information, and tracks back orders.
- Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
- Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply.
- Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers, and schedules deliveries.
- Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
- Other duties as required.
Marginal Functions:
- Performs work under direct supervision
- Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
Job Related Experience:
- Oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Planning skills
- Organizational skills
Education and/or Experience:
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience.
Environmental Conditions:
- Indoors in normal manufacturing environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise, dust, and fumes.
- Frequently work at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent lifting or with other means for movement of boxes or material. May also include frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of parts and part containers can also be expected.
ADA:
The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable. RPM-PSI will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
OSHA Act:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The performance of this position normally requires exposure to a typical manufacturing areas were under certain conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment such as Safety Glasses with Side Shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining. Industrial lighting provided.
FLSA: Exempt
EEO/AA:
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment from the company without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any basis protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Northridge, CA 91329 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Northridge, CA 91329: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person