MRP-review daily by Master Planning Family(MPF),supplier number and buyer number
Create and place purchase orders with vendors
Follow-up on purchase orders to expedite delivery/shipment if required and communicate and issues/concerns/updates
Work closely with Shipping and Receiving department on any packing slips or proof of delivery as needed
Assist Accounts Payable Clerk on any invoice discrepancies
Work closely with Engineering Department on any projects that require purchasing components
Coordinate vendor visits with Management and Supervisors
Competencies:
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets firsthand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect
Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others
Functional/Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
Ethics and Values: Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches
Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers
Total Work Systems: Is dedicated to providing organization or enterprise-wide common systems for designing and measuring work processes; seeks to reduce variances in organization processes; delivers the highest-quality products and services which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers; is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data; leverages technology to positively impact quality; is willing to re-engineer processes from scratch; is open to suggestions and experimentation; creates a learning environment leading to the most efficient and effective work processes
Priority Setting: Spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus
Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks
Requirements:
Education: Associate's degree in related discipline preferred
Years of Experience: 1-3+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and training
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong customer service orientation and ability to maintain a professional, friendly demeanor.
Solid ability in identifying and resolving problems in a timely, effective manner.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Manufacturing experience is a plus
Must have general knowledge of purchasing concepts
