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Purchasing Associate II

McConnellsburg, PA 17233

Posted: 06/12/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Procurement/Supply Chain Job Number: 617319 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Pay: $22/hr

Overview:

The Purchasing Specialist role supports the purchasing and supply chain department areas of responsibility. It 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
  • 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.
  • Train and mentor purchasing coordinator and associate positions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelors degree with three (3) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.
  • Expert level of Excel skills
  • Previous Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong experience working with suppliers in a purchasing role

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Relevant industry related certifications.
  • Ability to effectively communicate.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
  • Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
  • Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.