Purchasing Coordinator jobs in Kentucky

Walton, KY | Full-Time Position

Job Summary:

Manages procurement process of all raw materials for the production of finished goods while maintaining competitive pricing and quality. Ensures all tasks are performed in a safe manner, observing cGMP and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the material movement from vendors to manufacturing facility in conjunction with shipping/receiving.
• Determines inventory levels and requirements by analyzing material requirements through the MRP system and production schedule.
• Establishes and/or manages vendor relations.
• Interacts with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors.
• Updates ERP system with data relating to purchasing such as latest vendor information, pricing, lead times etc.
• Negotiates pricing and shipping terms with suppliers.
• Interacts with new product development team for prototype and pilot builds of new products.
• Attends as required, to support projects, production, planning and vendors.
• Works in accordance with and enforces all safety regulations and Best Sanitizers SOP’s and Work Instructions.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.
• Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office, Crystal Reports and ERP experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• 3-5 years of purchasing, inventory, and cost control experience in a manufacturing setting required.
• Chemical Procurement Experience preferred.

General Requirements:

• Works in person in an office setting
• Ability to follow written, audio, visual and verbal instructions.
• Masks may be required in common areas pending current local health department guidelines.
• Attendance Policy
• Drug and Alcohol Policy
• Communication Policy
• Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay:

• $23.00 – $27.00 per hour

To apply for this position, please submit resume, cover letter and base salary requirements to: srowe@bestsanitizers.com and crusso@bestsanitizers.com.