Purchasing Administrator

mercas, Inc.                            Position Description

 At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.

Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future.
 

Why Work at Sunstar? Sunstar’s mission is to enhance the health and well-being of people everywhere via its four business areas: mouth and body, health and beauty, healthy home, safety and technology.             

 Summary:

Under supervision of the Procurement Manager and Sr. Buyer, the Purchasing Administrator will be responsible for assisting with order entry and management.  The position will also be responsible for managing supplier notice of changes, specifications and sourcing.  The Purchasing Administrator will work with various cross-functional internal and external groups cost reduction, process improvement, effective communication to stakeholders, and quality and contract compliance.

 Essential Job Functions: 

• Work under the direction of Sr. Buyer to quote new products, create quote comparisons and costs analysis.
• Manage supplier changes through change control process.
• Maintain all supplier agreements and contracts.
• Oversee rebate tracking.
• Oversee supplier scorecard process
• Release product specifications to suppliers and confirm receipt. Obtain detailed implementation dispositions for product specifications from suppliers.
• Process Purchase orders for goods and services, follow up as needed to ensure timely delivery. Review orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing policies and procedures.
• Support updating and maintaining of Procurement standard procedures, policies and forms.
• Manage and ensure compliance with all relevant Procurement Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

  Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of relevant experience required

Skills/abilities

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and work under strict deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good planning, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

What Makes Sunstar Special is:

• A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
• High Quality Products
• Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization/
• Strong value placed on company culture
• Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits. 

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee discount on Sunstar products
• 401K retirement plan with 2.5% employer match (Pretax and Roth options)

• 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Competitive bonus 
• On-site café

• On Site Fitness Center
• Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
• Holiday Lunches
• Beautifully maintained walking trails
• Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Pizza With the President
• Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements

 If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.