PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 1. Assume responsibility for the effective and accurate performance ofassigned clerical and purchasing related functions for the facility as detailedbelow.

• Order, check and expedite purchases of MRP, (operations) parts,
  
  

products, and equipment, dry goods, and supplies. Ensure the products

received are consistent with the quantities, prices, and delivery dates as

ordered.

• Verify purchase orders and invoices are correct.
• Monitor inventory levels to place appropriate orders for the demands of
  
  

production.

• Responsible for maintaining pre-established MRP, supplies, and dry
  
  

goods inventory levels including safety stock.

• As directed by the purchasing manager, research, locate vendors,
  
  

request bids, and submit to the purchasing manager.

• Maintain current and historical cost data for all purchased items.
• Ensure that vendors have supplied all quality related documentation
  
  

and that pre-established quality standards are communicated for all

orders.

• Update and maintain current vendor part numbers and pricing in the
  
  

ERP system.

• Complete and maintain all records including purchase and capital
  
  

expense requisitions, purchase orders, receiving reports, and related

purchasing paperwork. Maintains purchasing files.

• Monitor and resolve purchasing issues or discrepancies and reports to
  
  

purchasing manager.

• Assume responsibility for establishing and maintaining professional
  
  

business relations with vendors.

• Obtain and convey information for courteously and promptly.
• Maintain and project the Company’s professional reputation
• Assume responsibility for establishing and maintaining good
  
  

communication, coordination, and working relations with Company

Personnel and Management.

• Interface with research and development, vendors, and production on
  
  

new products and parts and report details to purchasing manager.

• Notify the Supply Chain Manager or, if unavailable the plant manager
  
  

immediately with and purchasing issues or discrepancies that affect the

production plan for the current day/week.

• Interface with production personnel.
• Disseminate information to fellow workers and assists are personnel as
  
  

needed.

• Keep departments advised of key changes of schedule in materials due.
• Keep the purchasing manager informed of area activities and of any
  
  

significant issues. Provide suggestions for improved policies and

procedures.

• Attend meetings as required.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

▪ High School Diploma or equivalent certification

▪ Ability to speak, read, and write English

▪ Good verbal and written communication skills

▪ Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

▪ Good math skills

▪ Familiarity with ERP systems. MRP experience a plus

▪ Must be well-organized with good attention to detail

▪ Display strong work ethic and positive attitude

▪ Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work

cooperation with others

▪ Must maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance

▪ Ability to apply logic and understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved,

instructions and to deal with problems involving a few different variables.

Physical Requirements

ACTIVITIES: Sedentary office work, sitting for long hours

HEARING: Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary

information.

REPETITIVE MOTION: Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers

Empire is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability, vets

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. It is a job expectation that all new employees have, at minimum, the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in advance of their first date of employment. If you need assistance in obtaining a vaccine, the Company can help schedule you with one of its healthcare partners following a conditional job offer, if one is made. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Theapplicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage;
• Competitive time off plans, including paid sick leave and paid vacation;
• 401(k) match of up to 50% on the first 4% of contributions;
• Starting hourly rate $20.82/hr - $26.03/hr, BOE