Job Title
Assists in purchasing materials, supplies, and services for the organization. They evaluate bids, negotiate prices, and track purchases.
Responsibilities
• Perform basic purchasing tasks such as sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, and placing orders.
• The purchase of non-inventory items based on each department's purchase requisitions (PR).
• Reviewing MRP, issuing purchase orders, and making any necessary revisions. Following up on confirmations and delivery dates.
• Handle routine procurement activities under close supervision.
• Maintain records of purchases, track deliveries, and manage inventory levels.
• Assist in resolving minor supplier issues and discrepancies.
• Work with warehouse on receiving issues and returns to suppliers.
• Coordinate closely with the scheduling/Planning team to communicate ETA's and delays.
• Analyze Forecast in ERP System.
• Onboard new suppliers.
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of internal management and staff, outside suppliers, and clients
• Responsible for meeting procurement goals.
• Complete any special assignments or projects given by the manager.
• Works under close supervision and direction from manager.
• Limited authority to make independent purchasing decisions.
Qualifications
1-2 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role, in a manufacturing environment.
Distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.