Job Summary:

To provide assistance in the planning and carrying out all purchases with the goal of meeting all delivery deadlines pertaining to sales orders or jobs, while maintaining budgeted costs and product levels.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Monitor Purchasing re-order list for new customer orders and requirements.

· Prepare and send RFQs (request for quotes) to suppliers.

· Negotiate better pricing whenever possible.

· Issue Purchase Orders and manage the confirmation process.

· Monitor POs to be sure items are delivered on time with correct quantities.

· Work closely with Customer Service to update costs and lead times in M1.

· Provide status updates to Customer Service regarding backorders.

· Assist Accounts Payable with invoice reconciliations.

· Purchase shop supplies and items for facility maintenance.

· Help manage the MSC vending program.

· Identify opportunities for cost savings and record them in the Cost savings spreadsheet.

· Any and all other duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements:

· Intermediate MS Office skills

· Strong knowledge of inventory management system

· Must work well in a diverse and fast-paced environment while interacting with all levels of staff with a high degree of professionalism and positive demeanor.

· Demonstrates the initiative and ability to work independently.

· Must possess a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, and complete tasks quickly and accurately by the deadline.

· Strong judgment and decision-making skills.

· Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills

· Good oral and written communication skills.

· Be committed, professional and able to maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

· Problem solving.

· Strong data entry skills with basic knowledge of database concept.

· Must work well in a diverse and fast-paced environment while interacting with all levels of staff with a high degree of professionalism and positive demeanor.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

· Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

· Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

· Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

· Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

· Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

· Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

· Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

· Scheduling Work and Activities -- Scheduling events, programs, and activities.

· Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

· Inspecting Materials -- Inspecting materials to identify nonconformities and opportunities.

· Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Education and Experience:

· High School graduate or equivalent

· Ability to work extended hours and rotating on-call evenings.

· The ability to reliably commute or planning to relocate to the Gainesville area before starting work.

Physical Requirements:

· Bending and stooping for long periods of time.

· Sitting and standing for long periods of time.

· Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

· Lifting over head up to 30 lbs. on a frequent basis.

· Pushing and pulling on a continuous basis.

Must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Gainesville, GA 30504

MP Equipment, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring diverse employees. MP Equipment, LLC does not discriminate against any employee regardless of race, age, sex, origin, or disability. All qualified candidates are welcome.