Purchasing Assistant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Issues and maintains purchase orders for Production and MRO (maintenance, repair and operations).
• Establishes reliable lines of contact with management team to ensure that all purchase orders are accurate.
• Expedites materials and goods and services, as required.
• Works with existing suppliers to maintain updated pricing, lead time, and contact information within Vendor Maintenance module of the IQMS system.
• Obtains pricing for Quoting for Sales and Engineering Department.
• Maintains procurement and accounts payable reports and related documentation within IQMS.
• Works with the inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products.
• Assists with onsite Physical Inventory activities (i.e., data entry, tag reconciliation) and Cycle Counting.
• Assists the Materials Manager with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis.
• Searches for continuous cost savings.
• Responsible for maintaining customer database for all regulatory reporting, or other required reporting and documentation.
• Creates and edits vendor database and files.
• Maintains ‘Item Master’ for all purchased production material and components.
• Performs data entry as required.
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree, preferred; with a high school diploma or GED, required.
• Excellent Communication and Organizational Skills
• Strong Negotiating Skills, preferably 2-3 experience in vendor negotiations, purchasing, or related filed.
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Word/Excel applications; and, IQMS or industry standard purchase order software platforms a plus.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (i.e., REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals)
• Able to thrive in a team orientated, high-stress, and fast-paced environment.
• Manufacturing or Plastic Processing Experience desired.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Delavan, WI 53115: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $18 - $20