POSITION SUMMARY

Purchases materials, equipment, supplies and services of a specialized or complex nature in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures. Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions, investigates and develops sources of supplies, prepares bid specifications, issues bid requests and reviews quotations. As a specialist in assigned material categories, interprets purchasing procedures for departments and vendors, which requires a degree of technical knowledge. This position requires the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Processes purchasing transactions according to policies established by UE Manufacturing policies and procedures.


• Examines and analyzes purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information; contacts department or initiator to clarify or complete information; determines method to process requisition based on dollar amount, timeliness required, existing open contracts, and/or competitive bidding.


• Identifies and selects vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality and delivery date and then places orders to meet production schedule and customer requirements. Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best pricing and delivery.


• Review and work PO suggestions daily.


• Provide reports as required.


• Monitor and track orders to ensure on-time delivery. Resolve issues on delivery, price and quality if they occur and inform all parties affected.


• Reviewing reports for stock outs and expediting open orders.


• Review and maintain order points for inventory stock levels.


• Identifies needs and develops and refines specifications for commodities, supplies or equipment.


• Develop new sources of supply, securing favorable terms for the Company; updates records and files and secures samples, descriptions, photos or information for review and record
  


• Interprets and communicates purchasing procedures; initiates requisitions and orders, and solves problems with orders.


• Writes and distributes complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposals; receives and analyzes bids, quotes, proposals, and awards the contract.


• Resolves purchasing problems with
  


• Monitor price increases and communicating changes as necessary.


• Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety culture.
  


• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and one years related experience. Associates or Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.


• Knowledge of materials, products, and the commodity market in area of specialization.


• Skill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids.


• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.


• Prefer candidates with a working knowledge of warehouse and inventory operations.


• Experience with and knowledge of inventory software and programs.


• Strong calculative and analytical skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Must be able to meet required deadlines and manage time effectively.


• Ability to utilize desktop computer systems, hardware and operating systems.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).Familiar with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, experience with Oracle preferred. Familiarity with demand forecasting tools, E3 preferred.

Certificates & Licenses

N/A

Other Requirements

Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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