Purchasing Specialist

We have a great opportunity at our Toledo plant site as we have a opening and in search of a Procurement Specialist. This will be a on-site position working Monday to Friday at our plant office.

Expectations:

• Create purchase orders based on MRP requirements
• Coordinate with suppliers’ regarding on-time deliveries
• Input production schedule that encompasses: historical, current and forecasted demand
• Return goods to suppliers that do not meet quality standards. Update ERP system inventory based on disposition
• Maintain inventory activity at 3PL provider
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
• Understand role to improve overall company goals. Communicate and share information. Avoid silo mentality

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Correspond with Uber Freight, and local freight companies on pickup timeliness.
• Monitor open purchase orders for potential delivery delays. Communicate to production supervisor critical delays that may impact production
• Create new purchase orders based off MRP runs. Run and process MRP Exception report. Update requirements based on production schedule and material needs
• Update lead times, open purchase order dates, pricing, minimum order quantities and master pack quantities in SAP
• Convey quality issues and maintain the vendor corrective action process.
• Assist in communicating and resolving material receipt issues (price, quantity and or quality discrepancies)
• Update and maintain supplier information in SAP
• Support manufacturing by ensuring that supplied components are available based on manufacturing schedule.
• Manage inventory to positively affect the company turn target. Inventory is cash
• Identify and negotiate potential cost reductions. Challenge suppliers to think outside of the box to reduce costs through creative innovation
• Connect with new suppliers that have a scope of business that aligns with our strategy. Due diligence research on prospective suppliers. Complete NDA to start the RFQ process and share drawings. Add engineering associates in discussions as needed
• Schedule periodic supplier visits. Evaluate processes, quality, and safety. Provide points of strength and identify improvements that need to be achieved. The objective is to maintain relationships with suppliers and provide two-way communication
• Will work with cross functional departments: engineering, production, customer service and accounting. Maintain positive, cordial and business relationship
• Attend required meetings.
• Other job duties as assigned

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or 2yrs experience in logistic and purchasing
• Proficient with Microsoft Office skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills SAP experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of VAVE and Lean methodologies

Work Environment: Manufacturing/Office

Position type: Salary

Overtime: As needed to complete position duties

Travel: 10%

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Knowledge of VAVE and Lean methodologies?

Experience:

• SAP: 2 years (Required)
• working in supply chain: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person