What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Volt?
Job Duties : Order fulfillment management. Coordinate with vendor with internal departments to better fulfill purchase order and keep the production on schedule. Adjust order delivery schedule when production plan been modify. Make sure all the food items are delivered on time.Sourcing substitute items if OOS; Need to send out inquiry and access sample for Research and Development team can test for substitute approval. Cost impact analysis if use substitute.Contact vendor when quality issue occur. Gather issue material information then feedback to vendor. Arrange return material pick up when needed. Request for credit or replacement.Process new material request from Research and development team. Sourcing from the market and conduct bidding and cost analysis. Record received sample and have collect testing results.Create new material numbers and information on SAP. Complete the information gathering then forward to related department head for approval. Collect spec sheet for new and existing non food materials. Record and share with Quality Control team, Warehouse team and Merchandise team to optimize supply chain operation.Report price fluctuation and calculate impact.Routinely make sure we have the most competitive price and meet our requirements for our inventory food items (quality, good service, and lead time)Manage inbound overseas containers : setting up POS to meet objective lead time, parking invoices, and all the inbound coordination mattersServe as the primary contact for 85C Taiwan inbound mattersMonthly Price up & down Statistics (SAP)Routine Suppliers(manufactures) Visits & make sure all the suppliers meet QA's requirementsAttending trade shows to find substitutes with better quality and competitive price.SAP inventory Items data base maintain routinely : Product Spec Sheet Updates, Shelf Life, photo, Dimensions and Gross WeightAnnually Purchase amount report and analysis sorting by vendor and itemQualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible Benefits : Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following : health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws
