What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Acquisition Expert position at Prizer-Painter Stove Works, Inc.?
We are seeking a Materials Acquisition Expert at Prizer-Painter Stove Works, Inc. who can help us source and purchase goods and services to meet our operational needs. This role involves collaborating with internal production teams and external suppliers to understand requirements and drive supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase Order Fulfillment: Ensure timely fulfillment of purchase orders and bid requests.
- Supplier Performance Enhancement: Work with suppliers to enhance their performance and improve delivery times, quality, and costs.
- Inventory Level Management: Collaborate with internal production teams to manage inventory levels and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Market Research: Conduct research on market trends and industry developments to identify cost and process improvement opportunities.
- Purchasing Reporting: Provide regular reporting to stakeholders on purchasing data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Supply Chain Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through effective supplier relationship management.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or equivalent.
- Work Experience: 1-3 years' experience purchasing goods and services for a manufacturing organization.
- Communication and Teamwork: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team and with various departments.
- Attention to Detail: Candidate must be well organized and have a good eye for detail.
- ERP System Knowledge: Knowledge or ability to learn SAP B1 with a strong background in navigating ERP systems.
- Continuous Improvement: Must have a desire to effect change by continually improving scheduling and planning processes.
