JOB DESCRIPTION
The manager is looking for someone with familiarity with manufacturing and blueprints, and knowing how fabrication shops work.
Systems
Epicor is the system the team uses
The team does not use Ops Manager or BAM
Full Responsibilities
Purchase direct material from project bills of material, consistent with Supply Chain Management and JR corporate strategy
Communicate with internal personnel about timing of material delivery, payment terms, and product discrepancies
Assist with expediting material when necessary
Enter purchase orders into the purchasing system(s) as needed
Ensure proper documentation of supplier and purchasing material, both paper and digital, and in Ops Manager, Baan, and any other tools JR requires
Assist with correcting discrepant supplier invoices and packing slips when necessary
Interact with suppliers, team members, and internal customers with a high level of professionalism and ethics
Help achieve departmental and business unit goals, with a strong emphasis on working capital management, supplier on-time delivery, and material cost savings and avoidance
Assist in maintaining positive supplier relationships
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery, and other items with suppliers as necessary
Work closely with the Commodity/Strategic Purchasing Team so each business unit gets the best value from the supply base
Work with Supply Chain Management team members from other business units to share and implement common processes, procedures, and best practices
Any other work assigned by the Supply Chain Manager
Required Experience
4 or more years in a business environment, with 2 years of purchasing experience preferred
Bachelor s degree preferred, ideally in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business
Related certifications, such as a Procurement Professional certification, preferred
5+ years of purchasing experience
Manufacturing and/or projects environment experience preferred
2 to 3 years of experience with SAP, and blanket purchase orders with releases, highly desirable, with strong knowledge of SAP and EDI
Start Date - End Date:
Nov 2, 2026 Apr 30, 2027
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.