Procurement Associate

PURPOSE:   Maintains operations by handling all day-to-day domestic and international purchasing for materials, equipment, and supplies for multiple plants to meet customer and production demands and minimum inventory level requirements; expediting delivery when required.

**This role is located on-site in Clarence, NY**

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Determines purchasing requirements by monitoring purchasing suggestions in ERP system for assigned suppliers
• Determines specifications by analyzing use requirements and consulting with users on specified suppliers
• Obtains quotes by forwarding requirements to assigned suppliers
• Issues purchase orders based on negotiated price, terms, and delivery
• Monitors unconfirmed dashboard to ensure purchase orders are confirmed within 48 hours
• Ensures materials, equipment, and supplies availability by tracking and expediting delivery
• Reviews and assists in maintenance of import compliance procedures
• Assists accounting department in resolving discrepancies by comparing P.O. to delivery documentation and obtains credits/refunds as needed
• Maintains historical records by electronic filing of purchasing documents
• Continually seeks professional development opportunities to support and demonstrate personal and professional growth
• Observes safety and security procedures

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience purchasing raw materials and finished goods for manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business software and Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrated familiarity with U.S. Customs processes and harmonized tariff codes
• Demonstrated understanding of domestic and international logistics (modes of transport)
• Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and units of measure
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow; able to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Seal & Design rewards our engaged and talented team with competitive salaries and generous, comprehensive benefit packages which include:

· Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

· 401(k) and profit sharing

· Paid Time Off

· Bonuses

· Paid Holidays

· Life Insurance

· Yearly Performance Reviews