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Purchasing I Job Description
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Manager: Materials Leader
Department: Purchasing
Pay Family: Hourly, Non-exempt
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Job Summary:
Manages the buying processes. Demonstrates strong knowledge of purchasing
and sourcing concepts and principles to support the purchasing and materials
functions. Interfaces between the supplier and the business. Maintains active
knowledge of the prices for products.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Places and follows up on Purchase Orders, including communications with
impacted parties.
Manages relationships with suppliers for PO execution.
Analyzes, verifies and tracks supplier promise date accuracy,
certifications, prices, ship dates and materials ordered
Manages new vendor set up processes
Manages problems and schedule changes, communicating with
appropriate parties.
Manages shipping processes and follows up in a timely manner as
needed
Maintains data on ERP system that supports purchasing process.
Provides Customer Service to internal and external customers
Works with key suppliers to improve On Time Delivery and Quality of
services.
Assists in the continuous development of the Materials and Purchasing
functions towards best practices.
Supports the Materials Department processes related to inventory,
shipments and other activities as needed.
Follows these and additional instructions as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements:
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Strong computer skills with Microsoft Excel and Word programs.
Good communication and follow up skills.
Follows instructions and records information.
Must pass pre-employment requirements, including background check
and drug screen.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement for every duty and responsibility that will ever be required
of an employee in the job.
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Ability to read, write, speak English.
Desired Characteristics:
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Manufacturing background preferred.
Excellent attendance and punctuality history.
Provides excellent customer service.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
Effective problem identification and solution skills.
Makes decisions based on experience and available data.
Strives to meet or exceed job requirements.
Work Environment:
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May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, smoke (Not over OSHA
Permissible Exposure Levels).
Safety training and equipment are provided by MPP in accordance with
applicable law, industry standards and company policy.
Occasionally lifts 25 – 40 #’s.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement for every duty and responsibility that will ever be required
of an employee in the job.
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