Purchasing Associate
Productive Resources LLC
- McConnellsburg, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree with three (3) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.
- Expert level of Excel skills
- 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.
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
- Paid Time Off (PTO)