Responsibilities :
- Assists the Buyer in the expediting and validation of incoming PO's.
- Searches the market for constrained, allocated and End of Life parts.
- Works with the Strategic Commodity Managers to validate source of supply, do background research on potential suppliers.
- Resolves purchasing problems between department and supplier.
- Confers with vendors, receiving, warehouse and carrier personnel to expedite and trace missing / delayed shipments.
- Assists they buyer in the maintenance and accuracy of ship dates and pricing in our ERP system.
- Support management objectives by running KPI's and supplier performance
- Manage follow-up resolution with external departments and / or supplier to correct Accounts Payable invoice issues
- Develop and maintain accurate point of contact data for all suppliers.
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Must-Haves :
- 1- 2 years of purchasing experience (Junior), 3-5 years of purchasing experience (Regular), preferably in a manufacturing setting utilizing MRP, supply chain management software and tools, Great Plains preferred
- Excellent communication skills; ability to work across a variety of departments and external suppliers
- MS Office experience : Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, et are a big plus)