Summary: Compiles information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of material. Responsible for overseeing and performing all purchasing duties for the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare, release, and follow up on purchase orders and confirmations for plant supplies, capital equipment, inventory items, and consumables.
Confers with suppliers concerning deliveries and receipt issues and corrects when needed
Responsible for managing the open purchase order report, the paint report, and correcting the purchase order variances via the GRNI reports.
Responsible for the purchase processing of new paint approvals
Responsible for the daily updates on the stoppage boards
Manages all blanket orders and the EM process for purchase goods
Establish and setup new vendors
Maintains and manages data and activity in the shopfloor vending machines and the breakroom vending machines
Aids in the meeting of annual cost savings goals
Enter and update all purchasing agreements
Source alternative suppliers when needed
Manage deliveries from other LNS facilities and assist with forecasting
Manage VMI and MRO purchases
Works with Quality on supplier qualifications and audits
Works on special purchasing and inventory projects as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies:
Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
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.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue ; Conserves organizational resources.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
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Ability to commute/relocate:
Work Location: One location
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