Supply Chain Global Sourcer

Responsible for procurement of parts and services for operational and administrative processes with a focus on cost and supply chain management. Must have previous sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment. Additional responsibilities will include working closely with the Master Scheduler and Shipping/ Receiving/ Inventory control staff to ensure that sufficient parts, supplies, and service are available when needed. This position reports to the Purchasing Manager.

Job Category: Hourly, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (schedule is flexible after completion of training).

General Job Requirements

• Approaching competitive and non-competitive sourcing in request for quotations.
• Optimizing volume pricing through bid package strategies.
• Evaluating supplier proposals and placing compliant purchase orders.
• Extracting, monitoring, analyzing, and validating data information from multiple sources.
• Developing engaging and collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal partners/customers to drive problem resolution.

Candidates must be able to make sound decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by regulated industry.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Processing of parts and service orders including purchase orders.
• Assistance in verifying incoming parts/ service invoices.
• Sourcing parts, supplies, and services with cost efficiency and quality as priorities.
• Work closely with Scheduling Department to ensure parts availability as necessary.
• Work closely with Shipping/ Receiving/ Inventory Control staff to maintain parts/ supply inventory.
• Coordinate vendor returns, refund requests, and vendor quality issues.
• Maintain and utilize inventory control and purchasing software.
• Prepare and review purchasing data/ KPIs to monitor goals and performance.
• Open communication and coordination between sales, purchasing, and operational staff as necessary.
• Contribute to the evolution and improvement of current systems and processes.

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in supply chain management, or related fields, to include logistics, manufacturing/project management, or business management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and self-sufficient time management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Be advised this position description does not contain an all-inclusive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee in this position. Other duties will be assigned to further the company's sales performance and growth. Job position responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary & Compensation:

The Purchasing Associate position is a full-time hourly position with approximate pay dependent upon qualifications and experience.

All salary and compensation packages at FR Conversions are subject to applicable labor laws, FR Conversions standard company policies, and payroll law including taxes and withholdings.

Job Categorization:

The Purchasing Associate position is a full-time, hourly, FLSA non-exempt position. (SOC Code - 43-3061).

This position is NOT designated as a Safety Sensitive position.

A Safety Sensitive position at FR Conversions is subject to post-offer and random drug/alcohol screenings.

All positions at FR Conversions are subject to at cause and post-incident drug/alcohol screenings.

Salary : $18 - $22