ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide support to Purchasing Supervisor and act as total back-up to the Supervisor position in their absence.
• Interpret, problem solve, organize and initiate the internal purchase requisition process.
• Create purchase orders for routine raw material, machinery, equipment, tools, parts, services, and/or supplies from vendors.
• Initiate accurate and efficient order entry and placement with suppliers for materials.
• Follow up on orders to ensure timely deliveries, accurate pricing, etc.
• Assist warehouse staff in maintaining JIT inventory levels.
• Expedite orders as necessary while maintaining cost effectiveness.
• Assist in obtaining competitive bids for supplies and materials.
• Maintain records pertaining to: items purchased, costs, delivery, defects, and inventory.
• Maintain professional and courteous supplier interface.
• Maintain all other departmental paperwork with accuracy and efficiency.
• Make accurate and timely data entry into MRP system to support overall functionality on the MRP/ERP system.
• Through use of MRP, visual inventory analysis and other methods, ensure the ready supply of materials at appropriate levels and in a timely manner to prevent stock outs.
• Assist in monitoring of vendor performance and recommend necessary actions to improve performance, if needed
• Assist in monthly chemical inventory.
• Assist in obtaining C of C’s, MSDS, and other materials documentation as required per shipments.
• Attend appropriate meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school completion.
• Bachelors degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in purchasing.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience in MRP/ERP, inventory control preferred.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Must be flexible, reliable, responsible and a team player in a multi-cultural environment.
• Must be thorough and accurate with counting, documentation, recognizing multiple parts and nomenclature.
• Must have very good attention to detail.
• Must be willing to assist with positive and constructive problem solving.
• Ability to work efficiently and reliably with little supervision and in various departmental teams.
• Must have courteous and professional manner with internal and external “customers”.
• Effective oral and written communication in a bi-lingual environment.
• Ability to function safely in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of MRP, JIT, Lean Manufacturing, ISO helpful.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Efficient computer skills required.
• Good understanding of cost analysis and cost accounting.
• Basic knowledge of inbound and outbound freight procedures.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing, quality, materials, inventory, maintenance requirements and environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, walk through manufacturing plant, up stairs, etc.
• Ability to type & read on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit and perform office tasks for extended periods of time.
• Ability to tolerate various manufacturing plant conditions.
• Ability to tolerate safe levels of dust, noise and chemical smells.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Majority of work time is spent in office environment.
• Some exposure to open manufacturing plant, involving Fiberglass, plastics, assembly.
• Some exposure to manufacturing dust, equipment noise, consistent forklift travel.