Purchasing Specialist Chehalis, WA, 98532, USA

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail and marine transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. These values are rooted in our IDEAL commitment, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.

Summary

The Purchasing Specialist researches and evaluates prospective suppliers, procures supplies to meet production requirements, and maintains controls for material storage and handling and inventory accuracy. The Purchasing Specialist works closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Customer Service and external vendors and develops strong supplier relations to ensure sufficient supply of material while maintaining efficient cost control and inventory throughput.

Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Performs efficient sourcing and procuring of inventory material for shop operations by reviewing production requirements and executing required purchase orders.
• Maintains sufficient inventory levels based on stocking requirements and monitors inventory throughput.
• Develops strong vendor relationships and monitors supplier performance to identify and resolve any sourcing issues or concerns.
• Maintains procurement quality by ensuring verification of incoming shipments, costs, delivery times and product quality.
• Executes annual physical inventory in conjunction with Plant Manager and Controller.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years’ experience in a purchasing or similar role
• Proficiency with supply chain and inventory management systems and purchasing strategy
• Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient with standard desktop Microsoft applications including but not limited to, Outlook, Teams, Work and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to reason, make decisions and exercise independent judgment in various situations
• Ability to solve problems through an analytical approach
• Experience or use of DAX for inventory management functions

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

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.

With the exception of clerical, administrative, and some management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and dusty conditions. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5 hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5 hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hours/day)

Working Postures

Sit: Frequently

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Bend: Occasionally

Kneel/Squat: Occasionally

Crawl: Occasionally

Climb: Occasionally

Reach Forward: Occasionally

Reach Upward: Occasionally

Handling/Fingering: Occasionally

Lift / Carry Requirements

5-10 lbs: Occasionally

10-25 lbs: Occasionally

25-50 lbs: Occasionally

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75 > lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

< 10 lbs: Not Applicable 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable 75 > lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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ID 2023-1818

Company Gunderson Rail Services, LLC

Location Chehalis, WA

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Category Administration

Additional Information $21.68 - $25.61 Hourly Salary Range. Company offers: Medical, Dental & Vision, Paid Holidays, PTO, Life Insurance, STD & LTD, 401(K) and Company match on the 401(K) | EOE including Disability/Veteran

Remote Eligibility No