Overview
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
Pay Rate: $60-70K
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
Qualifications
- 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
- Solid 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
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
- 401(k) and profit sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Bonuses
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Yearly Performance Reviews
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