What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchaser 101 position at CORSICANA ACQUISITION LLC?
ROLE IS BASED IN CORSICANA, TEXAS
Summary/Objective
The role of the Plant Purchaser is responsible for procurement and purchasing of items needed to support day-to-day operations in the facility.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for buying items, delivery and terms
- Responsible for issuing purchase orders based on requirements
- Responsible for managing purchase orders, tracking and expediting
- Manage and negotiate vendor pricing and terms
- Verify vendor acknowledgements and ensure timely delivery
- Review and resolve back orders and returns
- Expedite orders as required
- Collaborate with other teams to resolve quantity, quality, and freight issues in a timely and efficient manner
- Search for new sources to reduce cost and/or improve quality
- Responds to inquiries from staff and administration regarding purchasing procedures and status of orders and items
- Responsible for the proper maintenance of files and documents within department
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
- Critical Thinker
- Planning/Organizing
- Detail Oriented
- Results Driven
- Relationship Management
- Oral and written communication skills
- Business Acumen
- Team interaction
Supervisory Responsibility
N/A
Work Environment
Works in a office/plant environment. Office will have air conditioning/heat, but the plant area is not climate controlled.
Physical Demands
Be able to lift 50lbs, sit for long periods of time
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full Time 40/hr
Travel
Occasional travel required to other facilities across the U.S to support projects.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelors degree preferred
- 5 years experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to diagnose and resolve basic issues
- Proficiency in English
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer-oriented
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
N/A
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)
US Citizen or Permanent Resident Only
AAP/EEO Statement
Corsicana Mattress Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Corsicana Mattress Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Other Duties
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.
