Purchasing Associate
Software Guidance & Assistance
- McConnellsburg, PA
- Contract
- Full-time
- The Purchasing Associate role is an entry level position that 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.
- 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.
- Interface with suppliers on purchasing activity through the supplier portal.
- Conduct purchase price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in ERP.
- Participate in supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.
- Issue materials and services RFQs and conduct initial review of supplier response.
- Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and support supplier negotiations.
- Support supplier readiness for product launches.
- Participate on project teams leading supply chain optimization initiatives such as cost reduction and on-boarding suppliers.
- Minimal infrequent travel.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- Ability to travel 10%
- Internship experience or previous experience in supply chain.
- Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
- 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.