Job Description
Location: Elizabethton,TN
Precision. Performance. Pride. For more than 100 years, Snap-on Tools has made work easier for serious professionals performing critical tasks. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.
We are currently seeking a Coordinator - Purchasing to join our Elizabethton, Tennessee team. Snap-on continually strives to be an employer of choice and offers a "Great Place to Work." Specific activities and offerings that reflect this pursuit include:
- Paid time off, vacation and holidays
- Competitive pay, bonus opportunity, and benefits
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Account Based Pension Plan
- Retirement program with 401k employer matching contribution
- A full range of discount and purchase programs
Responsibilities
KEY TASKS
- Calculate and validate planning requirements through evaluation of planning data reports, MRP screens, production schedule and inventory levels to create purchase orders.
- Expedite orders directly with suppliers and transporters to negotiate, reschedule or maintain deliveries to support production schedule and inventory levels. Participate in supplier visits.
- Evaluate and validate rescheduling messages. Reschedule orders accordingly.
- Evaluate and maintain internal purchased part inventory. Resolve associated discrepancies.
- Communicate and resolve rejections with suppliers. Process applicable documents.
- Maintain system pricing files
- Resolve invoice problems pertaining to quantity or pricing differences.
- Cross train and substitute within the department. Assist with answering phone.
- Verify and implement applicable engineering change notices.
- Assist Buyers and Purchasing manager in executing RFP and RFQ packages and other tasks as required.
- Execute corporate compliance initiatives as required such as Conflict Minerals surveys.
- Coordinate tooling trial tests between suppliers and Production to support cost savings initiatives.
- Support MRO crib attendants in placing restock orders for MRO requirements.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
- High School education plus specialized training or experience that enables use of comprehensive knowledge of material requirements planning. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Excellent computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Office package.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with RCI
INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Flexibility
- Ethical
- Detail Oriented
- Self-motivation and self-direction
INDIVIDUAL COMPETENCIES:
- Decision Making
- Analytical
- Judgement
- Communications
- Negotiation Skills
Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.