Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
- Foster and maintain mutual respect with both suppliers and colleagues.
- Prepare requests for bids on commodities with long lead times and high costs.
- Ensure the selection of the best suppliers based on quality, price, on-time delivery, and technical expertise.
- Select and uphold high-quality supply sources.
- Evaluate the performance of current and potential suppliers.
- Inform departments of any changes in raw material parameters that could impact operations.
- Address and resolve communication issues, manufacturing process challenges, or delivery delays with suppliers.
- Research and analyze cost data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and profit improvement.
- Develop strategies for managing raw material inventories, addressing challenges such as product life cycles, artwork changes, and chemical shelf lives.
- Manage purchase order volumes and inventory turnover in alignment with company’s procurement strategy.
- Keep thorough and accurate records of all issues and communications related to each purchase order.
- Expedite or delay purchase orders as necessary to support changes in the production schedule.
- Align purchases with Make-to-Order and JIT manufacturing strategies.
- Maintain open communication between the Purchasing department and other areas within the organization.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- An Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
- 4 years of purchasing experience preferably within the manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of cost analysis.
- ASCM certification desired.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Must be capable of working extra hours if needed.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- Short and Long Term Disability coverage (FREE company-funded coverage & voluntary options)
- Voluntary Life & Disability Program Eligibility
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Time off for preventive care doctor appointments
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation time
- Company-paid holidays
- Nicotine-cessation aid reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Onsite annual Health Risk Assessments
- Gym membership discounts
- Community involvement
- Volunteer opportunities
- AT&T and Verizon wireless discounts
- Direct Hire.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Temporary work, Flexible hours,