Job Details
PURCHASING ASSOCIATE II
6mth contract (likely extension / future conversion)
Max Pay Rate: $28/hr
Partnering with leading US manufacturer on a Purchasing Associate position. This is a 100% onsite position in Pennsylvania, however will move to hybrid after sufficient training. Minimal travel if any, however a strong candidate could could have opportunity to travel to Tennessee later in the assignment.
**To be considered, you must be a very strong excel user and have previous Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. Specifically strong experience working with suppliers in a purchasing role.
SUMMARY
The Purchasing Specialist role supports the purchasing and supply chain department, and is primarily focused on coordinating purchasing activities. The typical role is responsible for daily coordination and administration of purchase transactions in support of business operations. The position has direct interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.
- Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due order management.
- Conduct price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in ERP.
- Support supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.
- Issue RFQs and conduct initial review of supplier responses and execute bid list management activities.
- Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and support supplier negotiations.
- Execute supplier readiness for product launches in coordination with NPD.
- Expedite and conduct corrective action process for critical shortage purchasing issues.
- Support supply chain optimization initiatives to improve material flow, capture value or reduce waste in the supply chain.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor s degree with three (3) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.
- Expert level of Excel skills