What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at Simpson Strong-Tie?
Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission : to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team .
As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will be responsible for s ou r c i n g, ne g o t i a t i n g , a n d proc u r i n g co m pa n y s u pp li e s , s er v i ces a n d p a c ka g i ng at t h e b e s t po ssi b l e pr i ce a n d t er m s . E n s u re co m p a ny' s p u r c h a s i n g a n d recei v i n g acti v ities are in co m plia n ce w ith co m p a n y p o l i c y .
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)
Monitor Internal and External Inventories to ensure efficient operations and determine purchase requirements. Find opportunities to reduce costs. Work with Inventory Control and Plant Operations to ensure all purchase needs are met. (65%)
Perform analysis and reconcile accounts. (10%)
M a intai n a d e q uat e p u rc hasin g doc u m e n ts a nd pro v i d e s u pport d u ri n g i n ter n al a n d ex ter n al a u dit. (5%)
P repare a n d c alculate m o n t h l y accr u als. (5%)
M o nito r an d t r ac k s p en d in g on ca p i ta l pur chas e s. (5%)
Provide Month end Documents for Cost Accounting (SOX). (5%)
Other duties as needed to support the Cost Accounting Department and Purchasing Department. (5%)
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too :
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two year college or technical school is preferred.
- 2 years of related experience and / or training.
- 3 years of experience with a well-known large ERP, such as SAP, Oracle, etc. is required. Experience with SAP, which is the Company's ERP a plus.
- 3 years of data entry and 10 key by touch.
- 3 years of e xperience using Microsoft Excel.
- Attention to Detail : Ability to monitor and review work for completeness and possess strong organizational skills. Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task.
- Self-Management Prioritization : Prioritizes tasks and activities based on the contribution they make to the department and company's objectives. Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities and to set well-defined and realistic personal goals. Ability to be self-directed to solve business issues.
- Problem Solving : Identifies problems and opportunities for changes and implements solutions accordingly. Ability to identify options for solving a problem and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses.
- Results Focus & Initiative : Anticipates and prevents future problems, takes charge to bring about change, and takes initiative with role. Ability to take initiative in a challenging, fast-paced environment. The ability to demonstrate a positive attitude towards getting things done.
- Teamwork : Coordinates one's work and performance with that of others to achieve mutual outcomes. Ability to build and sustain cooperative working relationships and build consensus within the department.
- Mathematical Reasoning : Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job is operated in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers / scanners, etc. are frequently used.
TRAVEL
This position requires no domestic and international travel.
WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This full-time, non-exempt position is located in McKinney, TX.
RELOCATION
Relocation is not available for this position.
27.84 - $44.52 / hour
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.
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