Purchasing Associate

Job Title:
Purchasing Associate

Type of Position:
12 month contract position to start (likely ultimately for direct hire).

Job Location:
This role will be based in Hagerstown, MD. It will be fully on site during an initial training period (4 to 6 weeks on average) but will transition to a hybrid role (2 days work from home, 3 days on site).

Compensation:
Compensation is negotiable and will depend on the PTO options selected. Rates will be $30.00/hr with 7 paid holidays and 10 days PTO. $31.00/hr with 7 paid holidays and 5 days PTO, or $32.00 with 5 days PTO (no holidays). When going direct hire, the pay rate (and PTO) will see a significant increase.

Benefits:
•    Available (health insurance, dental, vision, 401k, etc)
•    PTO will depend on the pay rates selected.

Job Description:
HRU Technical Resources has partnered with an American designer, manufacturer and marketer of access equipment to hire a Purchasing Associate. This role will support the supply chain organization with the analysis and development of various business processes. You will interface with various departments and/or segments within our organization. Most of this role will be focused on the purchasing side of supply chain.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Processing purchase orders. This will also include invoicing and ensuring delivery.
•    Support and maintain standard work procedures and business processes.
•    Assist with the identification of standard work and process needs by collaborating with stakeholders.
•    Support the deployment of supply chain training programs and curriculum.
•    Assist in the development of the supply chain surveys.
•    Review existing business processes with team members.
•    Apply tools from lean principal methodology to drive continuous improvement efforts related to supply chain business process (i.e. value stream/process mapping, supplier quality processes, six sigma processes, fishbone diagrams, problem solving skills and 5 why).
•    These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field is highly desired. We’re generally seeking 2 to 4 years of experience for candidates with a degree, but this may be flexible. Candidates without a degree will be considered with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. A High School Diploma or GED is required at a minimum.
•    Experience in Project Management/Supply Chain/Purchasing, Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and problem solving skills are our top requirements in this role.
•    Relevant industry related certifications are desired.
•    Supply Chain experience within the manufacturing industry.
•    Experience mentoring and leading team members through direct reporting relationships or project work.
•    Ability to effectively communicate.
•    Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail.
•    Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
•    Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

Work Environment, Other Info:
•    1st (day) shift position.
•    This role will be based in Hagerstown, MD. It will be fully on site during an initial training period (4 to 6 weeks on average) but will transition to a hybrid role (2 days work from home, 3 days on site).
•    Offer will be contingent on passing a background check and drug screen (drug screen will include Cannabis).
•    EOE (including Disability/Veterans)