Job description

Overview

This position will be direct hire with an automotive client. Choose a 4x10 or 5x8 schedule (first 6 months will be 5x8 with the choice to go to 4x10s after 6 months of service).

Scope of Position

Responsible for purchasing indirect materials and services within company locations using a variety of concepts, practices and procedures.

General Responsibilities of Purchasing/Buying Positions

• Work closely with involved departments (specification, scope of work, approvals, lead times, etc)
• Assist in driving optimizing delivery and inventory systems.
• Communicate with managers & employees at respective locations.
• Maintain status reports in Microsoft EXCEL or other reporting tools to document progress of procurement activities.
• Lead teams in implementation of new suppliers, plants or process roll-out as needed.
• Negotiate purchasing agreements focused on availability, price, and delivery.
• Issue purchase orders as per company policy
• Develop innovative approaches to review procurement process effectiveness.
• Work with requisitioner for a proactive approach on repetitive orders (Consumables, office supplies, etc.)
• Responsible for the non-production material purchasing processes (request, quote, create, send, confirm, receive, and pay)
• Responsible for developing and executing supplier approval process.
• Responsible for obtaining required supplier documentation and to complete and submit new supplier forms.
• Adds new non-production material suppliers to the system as needed

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Other

• Computer/software/manufacturing system knowledge of QAD, iPurchase or similar system. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook.
• Good oral and written communication skills, organized, detail oriented, able to prioritize.
• Interpersonal and experienced negotiation skills.
• Experience and ability to function in a cross functional team environment

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, production, or manufacturing experience (mainly handling of indirect materials; in a manufacturing or automotive industry)
• Computer/software/manufacturing system knowledge of QAD, iPurchase or similar system required. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook required.
• Good oral and written communication skills, organized, detail oriented, able to prioritize.
• Interpersonal and experienced negotiation skills.
• Experience and ability to function in a cross functional team environment
• Some travel required
• Safety apparel (PPE) and uniform mandatory for site visits.
• Must be able to continuously lift 30 to 75 lbs. and occasionally carry a distance of 30 to 50 feet.
• Supervise and support all company policies including ISO 9001 2008/ISO 14000 and QOS adherence (where applicable) and Company Associate Handbook and Safety Manual.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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