What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent- eMobility position at Consolidated Metco?
Essential job duties include:
- Reviews requisitions and confers with vendors to obtain product or service. Confirms availability, price, and delivery schedule.
- Enters purchase orders into ERP (SAP).
- Facilitates delivery of goods to requisitioner.
- Assists in handling of expediting orders when needed, and managing the status of purchasing needs based upon Manager’s approval and production requirements.
- Submits RFQ’s to vendors as needed and provides input on cost effective solutions as part of the team.
- Routinely performs duties of cycle counting, 5S, issuing materials, receiving and putting away stock.
- Procures items required for production.
- Reviews and acts upon MRP messages and other SAP reports.
- Maintains SAP databases with regards to order quantities, delivery dates, etc.
- Develops knowledge of products, processes, markets and trends for assigned materials.
- Interfaces with Accounting on invoicing issues, with Manufacturing and Quality to resolve supply and quality issues.
- Expedites purchase orders in order to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
- Identifies continuous improvement activities.
- Develops and maintains excellent supplier relationships.
Key qualifications:
- BS Degree or related experience in manufacturing environment, minimum 5 years in purchasing or similar role.
- International buying experience preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of MRP required. (SAP a plus)
- Ability to read blueprints preferred.
About ConMet
ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1964, ConMet innovation has been critical in designing, engineering, and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers. Today, ConMet products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America and have a growing footprint worldwide.
Diversity & Inclusion Pledge
At ConMet, differences are not ignored, but celebrated. Our goal is to encourage a deeper knowing of our people, pulling out knowledge and experiences to ignite creativity. We are committed to achieving workplace equity by intentionally creating a work environment where all people are respected, accepted and have a sense of belonging.
Because people are what drive our success, ConMet’s Diversity and Inclusion program empowers all employees to embrace their individuality and share their abilities to further our innovations, thus improving the lives of our employees and customers, and strengthening our position as a leader in our market.
Compensation & Benefits
- Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 – September 30.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection.
- Vacation plan – ConMet offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs.
- Paid sick leave up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year.
- ConMet offers an extremely strong retirement package:
- ESOP - Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Company contributes 10% of considered compensation into this plan each fiscal year.
- 401k - The Company provides a 401(k) Plan with a 4% employer contribution match.
- Ten paid holidays per year.
- Wellness reimbursement.
ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.
