Purchasing

Job Purpose:    Perform all operational aspects of Purchasing.

Essential Functions

•    Prepare and process purchase orders for supplies, equipment, materials and services.

•    Track and expedite purchase orders; issue change orders when applicable.

•    Maintain records of goods ordered and received.

•    Coordinate shipping and receiving; arrange all ground, sea and air logistics for open jobs.

•    Locate approved vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.

•    Must keep a minimum of 3 valid vendor choices for each product. This will require aggressive price search.

•    Review vendor quotations and contracts for conformance to company policy.

•    Review, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.

•    Verify billing versus purchase orders in issues of discrepancy; make corrections accordingly.

•    Create and implement part numbers for drawings and new items purchased.

Qualifications

•    High school diploma or equivalent required.

•    Previous purchasing experience preferred.

•    Able to use general computer applications; familiarity with Sage or other accounting software a plus.

•    Ability to select, negotiate the purchase of and order materials, equipment and services at fair prices.

Physical and Mental Demands

•    May spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain.

•    Regularly required to walk, stand, stoop, bend or kneel; reach with hands and arms.

•    Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

•    Must be able to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone.

•    Vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

•    Use hands to handle or operate standard office equipment.

•    May face frequent interruptions; must meet with others on a regular basis.

•    There are a number of deadlines associated with this position which may cause significant stress.

Work Environment

•    Will spend majority of time in office setting.

•    May spend time in warehouse, assembly shop and welding shop.

•    Noise level is usually low to moderate but occasionally may be very loud.

•    May involve hazardous materials, fumes, moving parts/equipment, electrical shock risk, extreme heat (welding) and extreme cold (liquid nitrogen).

•    Severe hot weather is likely and severe cold weather is possible on occasions when working outside of office.

QMS Requirements

•    008-SOP-002, 008-SOP-003, 008-SOP-008, 008-SOP-013, 008-SOP-014, 008-SOP-016, 008-SOP-017, 008-SOP-018, 008-SOP-019, 008-SOP-021, 008-SOP-025, 008-SOP-026, 008-SOP-028