Purchasing Specialist

Job Summary
To add value to the company by purchasing parts, materials, and supplies for use in the manufacturing process based on production schedules, forecasts, and inventory levels. Position serves the Production Control department. This role is to help with a system implementation to a new Oracle based software.

Essential Functions:
Purchases parts, materials and supplies for use in the manufacturing process using the material requirement planning (MRP) report and KanBan system where sources of supply have been established.

• Reviews the MRP report daily and visually inspects inventory for requirements.
• Places order and expedites when necessary.
• Develops relationships with suppliers through managing accounts, visiting suppliers, understanding commodities, etc.
• Monitors and rates supplier performance through delivery/quality reports, on-site audits and daily communication.
• Manages inventory through conducting checks to determine the status of inventory and placing orders based on the MRP system and production forecast.
• Works through various quality issues including handling rejected materials, notifying supplier of quality problems, processing defective parts, and maintaining and improving raw materials specification.
• Performs negotiations and makes recommendation for settlements with vendors on defective or late shipments.
• Authorizes payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
• Comply with standard work practices and SOPs

▪ Complies with all EHS and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies and procedures

Experience

• Experience working within Oracle
• 2+ years of experience within purchase orders
• Ability to ensure data is entered correctly

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person