Purchasing Supervisor jobs in Ashton, ID

Description

Spudnik Equipment Company LLC is the industry leader for potato planting, harvesting, and handling equipment – all designed and manufactured in our facility in Blackfoot, Idaho. We have opportunities for motivated, self-directed, and innovative people who are interested in a satisfying and rewarding employment opportunity. We are now accepting applications for the following position:

Position: Purchasing Administrator

 Location: Blackfoot, Idaho

About the Role: As a Purchasing Admin, you'll convert and approve all purchase order requisitions for the company. Ensuring processing and execution in conjunction with stakeholders throughout the company. Your diligent management of the requisition backlog and vendor coordination are vital to our success both in-house and in our satellite locations. The purchasing team takes a proactive approach to resolving supply chain issues that may delay production or inhibit customer service.

Additionally, the Purchasing Admin will manage the purchase order acknowledgement. They will communicate to vendors on PO Receipt, correct any discrepancies, and save all correspondence in necessary file locations. PO Acknowledgements are key in preventing downstream issues such as problem invoices & receiving issues. The Purchasing Admin will also be responsible for Vendor Managed Inventory PO’s.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, approve, & convert purchase orders requisitions promptly.
• Send associated purchase orders to the specific vendors while maintaining clear communication with vendors & stakeholders throughout the process from PO Generation through inventory delivery.
• Verify vendor PO acknowledgements and promptly resolve any discrepancies to ensure order accuracy and adherence to contracted terms.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors.
• Maintain purchasing records (POs, acknowledgements, Requisitions) in accordance with established policies, procedures, and audit guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining the problem resolution lists which typically reside in Sharepoint. (Problem invoices, Red Flag, Pending, Exception Messages, etc)
• Collaboratively assist in maintaining Purchasing Scorecard Metrics when applicable.

Additional Duties:

• Collaborate in a team environment, contributing to a positive and productive workplace culture.
• Maintain a safe and organized workspace, adhering to company safety protocols.
• Support team members during absences, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.
• Uphold company values of integrity, respect, commitment, quality, and innovation, in all interactions.

Requirements:

• Purchasing certificate, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent workplace experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a high accountability environment.
• Ability to maintain composure and meet deadlines while under stressful conditions
• Strong sense of accountability and self-motivation.

Physical Requirements: Light physical work, including sitting, standing, and occasional lifting.

Environmental Conditions: Primarily office-based, with occasional exposure to manufacturing environments.

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