Purchasing Associate

Summary/Objective

Job Description

Family-owned and operated for five generations, Stauffer Glove & Safety is a leader in the distribution of Safety and PPE products.

Stauffer Glove & Safety is looking for an entry-level Purchasing Associate to join our team in Red Hill, Pennsylvania. This individual must be able to work effectively in a team environment and have exceptional problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.

What We Offer

With over 115 years of experience, Stauffer Glove & Safety offers employees the stability of an industry leader.

• 401K 401K matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Hybrid work schedule
  
  

Essential Functions

The Purchasing Associate is responsible for maintaining delivery dates for all products on order with vendors.

• Responsible for following up on any missed delivery dates, back ordered items and ensuring delivery information is entered in the system.
• Coordinate with Sourcing Team on any incorrect pricing or item data associated with a purchase order that needs to be cancelled or updated.
• Sending all daily purchase orders to Stauffer Suppliers.
• Matching confirmations to purchase orders electronically in the system.
• Scheduling all product pick-ups and communicating pick-ups to the Fleet Manager.
• Running reports to ensure all purchase orders are received by vendors and shipped in a timely manner.
• Responsible for placing orders online with selective vendors.
• Responsible for obtaining POD information on drop-shipment purchase orders for Accounts Receivable.
• Coordinate product testing and repairs with appropriate vendors; including but not limited to glove testing, chain mesh repairs, fall protection repairs and recertifications and gas detection repairs and recertifications.
• Coordinate any product returns with the appropriate suppliers, document reason for return and if necessary, communicate and product issues with category management team.
  
  

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role requires sitting for long periods of time and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, check machines, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This is a full-time position Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. No travel is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequently required to stand and walk; Ability to sit for long periods of time at a desk.
• Frequent use of hands to operate the computer and phone
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• High School Degree
• Proficient skill level in all Microsoft Office programs
• Must have a proficient skill level in MS Excel.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Previous experience working experience in a purchasing department or in a purchasing role.
• Proficient skill level in all Microsoft Office programs and
• Must have a proficient skill level in MS Excel.
  
  

AAP/EEO Statement

• Stauffer Glove and Safety is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability Employer - See more at: http://www.StaufferSafety.com/careers/
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.