Purchasing/Inventory Specialist

Job description

Top Priority:

1. Learn Sieling and Jones Service, Product, and Material requirements

2. Review past purchase orders for format and specifications on all new purchase orders

3. Use your Project Managers for critical information regarding materials and time lines

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history
• Set and maintain raw material safety stock, re-order points and update lead times
• Negotiate and manage terms and pricing of contracts and service level agreements
• Interact with vendors to schedule delivery times and resolve any shipping errors to minimize manufacturing disruption
• Communicate with project managers and manufacturing on potential material delays, supplier disruptions, inventory discrepancies, etc.
• Prepare purchasing documents ensuring they are complete and accurate
• Maintain pricing histories and other vendor records
• Maintain control of stock or materials on hand or on order within the company
• Furnishes data as needed to forecast and prepare warehouse and schedule of goods in process, and needs for future production use
• Prepares reports as needed and keeps inventory records
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be resilient with ability to recover rapidly from adversity or change; must have the ability to bounce back from difficult situations; have the capacity to make realistic plans and take steps to carry them out; must have confidence in individual strengths and abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to conduct necessary research and make informed decisions
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations while maintaining confidentiality and accountability
• Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• ERP System

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs
• May require travel

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Inventory control: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person