Negotiate, prepare, and place orders for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services utilized in Company operations. Fulfills purchase requisitions with established quality and quantity requirements, applies knowledge of vendor sources, and considers suitability of materials offered.
Qualifications:
- Associates Degree or equivalent prior related experience with two 2 years of prior Purchasing experience preferred.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
- PC skills including Microsoft Office and internet research capabilities
- Light manufacturing, telecommunications, cable, or utility market experience a plus.
- Must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time, walk for moderate periods, reach, climb, or move supplies/equipment weighing 25+ pounds independently or through the use of assistive devices
Essentional Responsibilities:
- Research, evaluate and select vendors/suppliers
- Continually examine the supply chain to identify opportunities which reduce cost and improve efficiency.
- Regularly monitor and perform vendor/supplier evaluations
- Develop new supply sources when necessary.
- Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives
- Oversee placement of daily purchase orders with suppliers to include computerized order entry.
- Oversight of subcontract repair for Company and/or customer owned equipment.
- Perform and/or participate in critical vendor/supplier audits, as warranted.
- Consistently monitor and maintain required inventory levels aligned to production demands.
- Responsible for working closely with the leadership team in managing and optimizing direct and indirect spending.
- Process purchase order acknowledgements in accordance with Company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
- Enter and print purchase orders from Company ERP database.
- Maintain accurate computer and/or paper procurement and vendor records.
- Process return-to-vendor material requests.
- Performs other Purchasing or inventory control duties as assigned.
- Manage SOFR’s (Send Out for Repair) inventory
- Provide backup for Stockroom duties
- Assist Sales with new business contacts
- Assist with special projects and help to expedite orders
Hours Monday-Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Salary: $23-$25/hr DOE