Summary: Responsible for procuring needed supplies, parts and services for the organization and supporting improvements to the company's supply chain functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Processes purchase orders in system for general maintenance of supplies and stock parts.
Places orders with suppliers / contractors and follows up on open purchase orders weekly to ensure deliveries are on schedule.
Works with Maintenance and Inventory Control to reorder items and maintains current supplier information in CMMS.
Obtains supplier RFQ's (request for quotes) as required.
Maintains various department excel files for both Wisconsin and West Virginia facilities.
Processes applicable forms for new suppliers and submits to Purchasing Manager for approval.
Administers Supplier Evaluation Surveys.
Provides backup support for metal purchasing.
Assists with inventory related audits.
Assists the Purchasing and Inventory Control areas with related miscellaneous duties.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: Associate's degree in supply chain management, logistics or materials management or a related field of study and one to three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPIM (Certified Production Inventory Management) certification preferred.
Language Ability: Ability to readand interpret and interpret work instructions, purchase orders and shop paperwork. Ability to write business correspondence and shop documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers, vendors, and the general public.
Math Ability: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook). Previous experience working with manufacturing / operations software (ERP, MRP, CMMS, SAGE 50 preferred).
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, in manufacturing areas, the noise level requires hearing protection.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit.
