Procurement Assistant

R5711-Procurement Assistant

Company Description

Flender is a leading global supplier for mechanical drive systems and has the reputation for highest performance, innovation, quality, and reliability of mechanical components for 120 years.

We're now hiring a talented Procurement Assistant to join our team in Elgin, IL on a full-time basis. If you're eager for your next challenge, Flender is a great place to grow your career.

For more information on Flender, please see website: www.flender.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, other categories protected by federal, state, or local law, and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.

Position Overview

Responsible for the tracking and expediting of shipments from supply base. Working closely with buyers team, freight companies and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of parts. It is a tactical role within the Procurement Organization for Flender Corporation, which involves cross-departmental work for solving matters related to tracking, expediting, deliveries, receiving, inventory and freight, among others. This position reports to Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities

This position has the overall responsibility for the tracking and expediting tasks within the procurement process and supporting buyers team as needed. Some of these responsibilities include:

• Tracking of purchase orders and updating accordingly in SAP
• Follow-up on purchase orders with supply base for status
• Ensuring on-time delivery
• Supporting buyers team in various activities, some examples are: Resolving accounts payable and receiving discrepancies. Updating purchase orders: dates, prices, etc. Coordinating solution to quality related topics. Maintaining up-to-date all relevant fields within ERP system.
• Sharing and implementing best practices.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Customer Focus
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• Team player
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing situations

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Purchasing experience for direct materials in manufacturing environment
• Proficient in SAP, particularly MM module
• Knowledge of ISO9001 and other quality standards
• Negotiation skills
• Purchasing techniques

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the Unites States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person