Assistant Purchasing buyer (PKG and Non stock)

Duties

· Actively participate in packaging development projects, ensuring alignment of supplier capabilities to supply on-time/on-quality/on-quantity

· Maintain daily tracking and update orders in SAP.

· Review S&OP report weekly to improve delivery dates if necessary to meet production schedule

· Input invoices in SAP and resolve any invoice discrepancies with vendors

· Continuous contact with vendors (telephone and/or email) regarding status of orders to avoid delays.

· Notify planning/operation of delays that will create scheduling/production issues.

· Work with Finance Dept. to process checks for vendor pre-payments, verifying closing invoices.

· Order samples/materials as needed to support production and R&I.

· Expedite orders as needed to receive goods to support manufacturing and production.

· Work closely with receiving department (Logistics Team)

· Support PKG assistant manger.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Purchasing Non Stock Items (MRO)

· Collect MRO purchasing request from the operations (production, manufacturing, warehouse, lab) and share monthly MRO report.

· Entered MRO requests and PO’s in EP system

· Follow up with vendor on MRO’s purchase orders

· Get quotes and fight for better price

· Search for new vendors for better prices and better terms

· Set up vendor information in the system

· Follow up paperwork with our credit and bank information

· Work out invoice discrepancies

React to purchase problems & discrepancies as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person