Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Provides entry-level professional support in the procurement of lower dollar manufacturing materials and services.
- Reviews demand requirements for lower dollar, lower cost manufacturing parts and supplies.
- Checks requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
- Obtains quotes, examines bids and recommends awards.
- Suggests, prepares and administers purchase orders to achieve material quality, cost and delivery requirements.
- Analyzes material availability to manage inventory investment. Maintains responsibility for data integrity in Item Master file.
- Maintains ongoing communication with suppliers to gather information on materials availability, cost, shipping and delivery methods and timing, problem resolution, etc.
- Expedites or follows up on deliveries as appropriate to meet delivery requirements.
- Assists in surveys, site audits and analysis leading to supplier sourcing.
- Assists Buyer or Team Leader in reviewing supplier performance and makes recommendations on changes or disqualifications.
- Provides resolution of receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Basic understanding of materials being purchased by the department.
- Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department.
- Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
- Basic math, data entry and 10-key skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
- Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
- Ability to efficiently organize, file and retrieve hard copy and electronic information relating to the business of the work unit.
Physical Demands
- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
Typical Experience
- Zero to two years of relevant experience.
Typical Education
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Educational requirements may vary by geography.
