Purchasing Specialist

Monday - Friday

7:30AM - 4:00 PM Schedule is Subject to Change

General Purpose: Acquires materials, supplies, and services, for both maintenance MRO & plant production required ingredients / items and closely works with Maintenance & Production sustain an efficient operation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with SAP/MRO Systems and acquire "Super User" status
• Audit daily open, overdue/ backordered, purchase orders/ requisitions to ensure they are accurate and on time
• Research for a part or item in a timely manner
• Gather equipment information required and review order to make sure it is correct
• Maintain special order items status accurate and on time
• Keep requestor advised of order status
• Reconcile purchase orders to invoices, and submit to accounts payable in a timely manner
• Work with all plant SAP specialist and Corporate to ensure SAP/ MRO programs operate satisfactorily
• Communicate directly with OEM suppliers and vendors to ensure competitive cost and quality parts
• Review opportunities for new supply sources and suitability of materials offered
• Look for ways to increase purchasing / parts room efficiencies
• Monitor and report any department discrepancies to maintenance management
• Perform Physical inventory on Totes, Labels, boxes, bimonthly and reconcile with SAP
• Participate in 5S program Audits
• Attend all assigned pass-down meetings
• Utilize purchasing, parts receiving and maintenance team member's skills
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan
• Ensure that all documentation is done correctly and turned in promptly
• Participate in Buildings and Grounds inspections, coordinate periodic scale checks
• Coordinate service of forklifts and scissor lifts
• Work with EHS team on oil storage and hazardous waste inspections, coordinate removal of e-wastes
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Pay

• Competitive pay $26.00 to $31.75 per hour based on experience
• Rate includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM
• Paid Overtime

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Employer Match
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid
• 144 hours of Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Sign - On Bonus: $1,500.00

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years related experience preffered
• CDL

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in Purchasing Preferred
• Experience with inventory control
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational planning skills
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of SAP / MOR, Microsoft word, Excel & Access
• Ability to accommodate, hour / schedule change as required
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer