Job Description:

Summary

· Product sourcing and handling.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

Stock handling and maintenance of parts inventor

Sourcing of parts, tooling & supplies

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Problem solving and leader collaboration skills

Capable of learning and adapting rapidly to challenging environments

Skillful in interpreting and implementing data

Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook

Confirm and follow up on open purchase orders to ensure delivery dates are met or exceeded.

Ensure to update all open orders with due dates and confirmation once vendor has acknowledged orders along with pricing.

Ensure costs are within the budgets and negotiate pricing, quality, and supply availability.

Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with vendors including amending relationships with vendors.

Report to and assist the purchasing manager when needed.

In charge of daily purchasing operations

Research and evaluate suppliers when needed

Work closely with suppliers

Manage all purchasing from multiple vendors resulting in fewer shortages and improved delivery times.

Coordinated with accounting concerning pricing disputes.

Order office supplies and negotiate lower pricing

· Education and/or Experience

• 2 yrs Purchasing experience
• · High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

· The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

· The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Romeoville, IL 60446: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person