Purchasing Specialist & Payable Assistant

• All tasks and responsibilities are based upon and maintained based upon SEI Global Standards.
• Use current inventory levels, historical data and projections from corresponding departments, identify items and purchase in quantities in accordance with proper stock rotation, in cost effective quantities and department needs.
• Negotiate cost and service levels with vendors.
• Place order requests for raw materials and items needed throughout the facility, including non-inventoried items.
• Create and submit purchase orders for all approved order requests including drop shipments; maintaining accurate records of quotes and purchase orders.
• Manage ongoing orders, working with vendors as needed to ensure products are shipped in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain item files.
• Create and maintain vendor files.
• Monitor and document vendor performance.
• Be the primary point of contact; maintaining vendor superior relations.
• Monitoring all incoming purchases to ensure information is accurate and items are delivered.
• Keep records of imports. Where information is inaccurate, contact the shipping companies to have corrections made.
• File freight claims.
• Update purchase orders to reflect changes in arrival and items received.
• Verify, put away and electronically receive all inventory and non-inventoried items.
• Cycle count and record usage of all inventory.
• Assist with audits as necessary, preparing documentation, updating procedures, generating reports, and maintaining accurate records.
• Process payables invoices for submission and payment.
• Reconcile payables accounts.
• Assist with various projects and administrative tasks as needed.
• Assist and maintain records regarding compliance with all regulatory rules and requirements. 
• Frequently work with other departments both internal and international. 
• On call for support as needed.
• Follow company policies, procedures and safety rules must be followed and wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 
• Responsible for keeping the work area clean. 
• Employees must maintain regular and satisfactory attendance
• Suggest improvements that will increase yields or reduce operating costs
• Works with Quality Assurance personnel to assist in ISOS9000/140001 audits
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree or higher in business preferred
• 2 Years purchasing experience (manufacturing/ production environment experience preferred)
• Accounting experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills 
• Ability to work with a diverse work force 
• Ability to communicate across multiple departments
• A strong attention to detail and analytics
• Self-initiative person with a desire to learn, grow and evolve your role and its effectiveness
• Ability to work in a multitasking environment and to adjust to rapidly shifting priorities        
• Strong computer knowledge especially with Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Safety-first mindset where requirements will be strictly followed and promoted at all times

• Ability to manage physical lifting of multiple items up to 20 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to push, pull, and carry up to 20 lbs. occasionally
• Sitting and walking frequently
• Standing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling and crouching occasionally

• Production and inventory environments can be loud with multiple piece of machinery running at the same time
• Majority of work is done in an office environment
• Use of factory provided uniforms and special factory shoes are required when in production space
• On the rare occasion work will need to be completed in a clean room. It is required that anyone in a clean room must wear a company provided full Class 10 Cleanroom outfits, inclusive of snoods, masks, bunny suits, boots and gloves
• Must be flexible with scheduling. Although this is generally a set, week day schedule, there will be business demands that fall outside of normal working hours that require an understanding of schedule adjustment to complete tasks as expected. 

SESMI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to maintaining a work environment free of bias, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. We believe diversity and inclusion is an indispensable Company objective and we insist that all Team Members and applicants be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, reproductive health decision-making (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, or other condition or status protected by law. SESMI will consider giving opportunities to qualified individuals with criminal histories when it aligns with federal, state and local statutes.