Purchasing Tech I

Come Grow with Us!

Vitality Works mission is to create efficacious and therapeutic herbal, vitamin and nutraceutical supplements to help people get and stay well. While the FDA defines minimum quality, we strive for the highest level of quality. Vitality Works also operates in an environmentally sustainable way, recycling, composting, reducing energy and water consumption in a conscientious way. Our dedicated and passionate employees strive to produce amazing products in an uncompromising yet affordable way so that these products are affordable and effective.  

Position Summary:

As a Production Purchasing Tech I, you will work closely with Planning and Purchasing Management and provide support functions relating to purchasing and planning, this may include validating and adjusting based on Customer demand

Position Responsibilities:

• Contact material suppliers by phone and e-mail for updates and expediting.
• Responds to inquiries from various persons (i.e. staff, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of providing information.
• Compile and prepare documents and reports pertaining to Production Planning activities such as demand changes, Material discrepancies.
• May monitor, coordinate and schedule Production Planning activities affecting production schedules, material requirements and compliance.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files records (i.e. logs for purchasing, purchase orders, vendor files, etc.) for purpose of providing up-to-date reference and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare requisitions, purchase requests for review and approval.
• Track orders, update status, and alert various persons/depts of issues or status.
• Process, record and maintain data including such information as Bill of Materials, MMR’s, MRP, Cycle Counts, test results, etc.
• Maintain, update and verify various Production spreadsheets.
• Assists in maintaining forecasts.
• Filing of various Production files.
• Perform data entry as required for Operations.
• Perform other duties as requested by management personnel.

Skills & Requirements:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Experience in a GMP industrial environment – Preferred
• Fast paced prior job preferred.
• Six months to one-year experience in an office environment, or a combination of education and experience in a position related field.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency with computers and computer applications, including: Spreadsheets, Word Processing, databases, and Outlook.
• Clear & effective communication and ability to interact professionally with individuals & teams within all areas of the organization both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change and follow through with a sense of urgency.
• Exceptional math skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Must have good problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Position is in an office environment.
• Position will require entry to GMP and controlled areas with specific dress code requirements.
• Position will require some walking, standing and sitting.

Vitality Works Benefits:

At Vitality Works, we know your power comes from your overall well-being and the well-being of your family. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health of you and your family. As a part of our family, your benefit offerings include: 

• Highly Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Benefits: Basic Life/AD&D, STD/LTD, & Employee Assistance Program paid by Vitality Works, Voluntary Supplemental Life/AD&D, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Work/Life Balance: Sick Leave, Vacation Time & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 3% contributed plus an additional 50% up to 5%
• Group Voluntary Benefits
• 2 FREE Supplements per month
• Amazing on-campus gym/basketball courts/walking paths
• Referral Bonus Program

Apply Today on the Vitality Works Career Portal!

Salary : $18 - $21