JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for purchasing various metal components, electro-mechanical components, electronic materials, maintenance, repair, and operational supplies and various outside process services, equipment, and/or services; coordinating purchasing activities with other departments. The position has a major impact on manufacturing operations and budget. Performs other support-related duties as directed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Include but are not limited to:
- Consults with user departments on purchases and selects vendor/suppliers to order commodities, materials, and services that best meet the requirements of the organization.
- Reviews and analyzes inventory levels, materials requirement planning, and marketing projected requirements to anticipate and determine manufacturing needs.
- Reviews commodities and equipment specifications and prepares detailed specifications for solicitation of bids.
- Maintains effective working relationships internally and externally.
- Maintains constant communications with manufacturing, quality assurance, marketing, and engineering staff to coordinate purchasing needs for the production of products.
- Obtains product and price information from vendors and prepares purchase requisitions.
- Negotiates product, price, quantity, and delivery dates with vendors/suppliers.
- Follows up with vendors to insure purchased items are delivered on time and meet designated specifications.
- Reviews opportunities for new supply sources and suitability of materials offered.
- Reviews costs, schedules, timeliness of delivery, and conformance to specifications to provide the best value for the dollar spent.
- Provides complex and technical information relating to the purchase of various manufacturing components, materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services.
- Prepares and maintains various purchasing logs and reports.
- Maintains vendor and provider contact list and list of materials acquired per vendor.
- Support cross-departmental functions as required to meet customer needs.
- Supports cross-training staff and new hires.
- Follows established procedures, work instructions, and operational controls implemented by the company to comply with all applicable legal requirements.
- Follows safe working practices and properly wears personal protective equipment.
- Performs other duties as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Industrial Technology or a related field and 3 years’ experience in purchasing electro-mechanical assembly components with emphasis on casting, stampings, and powdered metal components; or an equivalent combination of education and/or related experience. International purchasing experience, Production and Inventory Management Certification (CPIM), and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification preferred.
- Knowledge of and skill in purchasing methods and procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Knowledge of local and national market practices and pricing methods.
- Knowledge of material receiving and invoicing procedures.
- Ability to interpret information and draw specifications for a variety of components and commodities.
- Ability to evaluate the financial, production, and delivery capability of potential bidders and/or vendors.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Skills in effectively listening and communicating verbally and in writing.
- Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm and professional in all circumstances and ability to use tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to compile and maintain records, logs, and organize reports.
- Ability to operate office equipment; computers, phones, scanners, etc.…
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and purchasing and recordkeeping software.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.
- Be willing to work weekend hours, and overtime as required.
- Bilingual; English/Spanish, preferred.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or frequently.
- Work involves frequent periods of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting/turning, and reaching, bending at the waist. Indoor/ outdoor work environment.
- Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand-eye coordination, utilizing near and far vision, depth perception, and manual dexterity necessary to work with various materials, and objects and operate a telephone, computer keyboard, and basic office and shipping equipment which are essential aspects of this position.