Purchasing Associate I

West Coast Magnetics is a unique manufacturing company. We create what isn't otherwise available in response to specific customer needs. When standard components do not solve a problem or fit a need, our teams engineer a solution! We specialize in the design, manufacture, and test of high mix, high complexity electronic assemblies. We serve a wide variety of communities, including the medical, communications, semiconductor, aerospace, communications, and test and measurement communities.

We are a fast-growing close-knit company focused on solving problems and creating high-quality solutions that are not available elsewhere. We are 120 employees strong and pride ourselves on our small company atmosphere, employee, and quality orientation.

We have an immediate opening for a Purchasing Associate I.

Basic Function:

The function of the Purchasing Associate I is to quote accurate price and delivery on materials, process quotes, order and expedite materials and maintain records of such, process work orders, process WCM & vendor packing slips, process material receipt discrepancy and related processes.

Reporting Relationships:

The Purchasing Associate I report to:

Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Associate II

The Purchasing Associate I interface with:

Purchasing Personnel, Customer Service Dept., Document Control Dept., WCM Engineers, Receiving/Stockroom personnel, Quality Control, Accounting Department, Production Managers, COO and CEO.

Responsibilities:

The Purchasing Associate I has the responsibility to do the following:

1. Obtain the best cost and shipping dates on supplies and materials ordered from vendors.
2. Create quote price and delivery spreadsheets with complete, accurate and precise information.
3. Order supplies and materials from reliable vendors with favorable price and delivery.
4. Accurately process work orders.
5. Correct inaccuracies or request inaccuracies to be corrected.
6. Process material receipt discrepancies and related processes accurately.
7. Accurately process WCM & vendor packing slips.
8. Be precise on data entries.
9. Expedite materials as needed and make sure expedite notes are documented accurately and precisely.
10. Produce clear, accurate and precise paperwork/records as needed.
11. Maintain filing of history records/documents.
12. Execute all processes in an accurate and timely manner and as per reference guides/work instructions/training.
13. Work as a team player, so in the end our customer receives a quality product in a timely matter.
14. Help train processes as needed.
15. Contact vendors to quote and order supplies and materials.
16. Process data entries for physical counts, transfers, issues, adjustments and receipts as needed.
17. Produce clear and accurate paperwork.
18. Follow all related WCM procedures.
19. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

The Purchasing Associate I will be deemed to be performing in a satisfactory manner when the following is accomplished:

1. The Purchasing Associate I consistently has above average work performance including attendance which exceeds company averages.
2. The worker maintains a productive working relationship with the Purchasing Manager & purchasing team, supervisors, management as well as other personnel.
3. All work is completed in a timely manner.
4. Degree of closeness to zero defects resulting from discrepancies.
5. Compliance with company policies and procedures including West Coast Magnetics Personnel Policy Manual, Illness and Injury Prevention Program, Quality Assurance Program, as well as other documented policies.
6. Full compliance with all duties and responsibilities.
7. Has proven to have good work ethic through reliability, commitment, and good quality of work.

Minimum Requirements:

1. One year minimum experience.
2. High school diploma
3. Ability to use Windows Office software
4. Ability to produce quick and accurate paperwork
5. Understanding and demonstrated use of WCM processes or capable of quickly learning WCM processes
6. Demonstrated ability to utilize WCM ERP system software for basic purchasing processes or demonstrated familiarity with WCM ERP system
7. Have proven ability to learn processes and systems quickly
8. Have proven to produce clear and accurate paperwork/documents