Parts Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Job Title:Parts Purchasing Specialist

Department:21-Repair Production

Reports To:Director of Parts Purchasing

FLSA Status:Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full Time _____________________________________________________________________

JOB SUMMARY

Primarily responsible for assisting and supporting Parts Purchasing and Distribution purchasing teams for repair service items and inventory.Parts Purchasing Specialist is responsible for facilitating orders for inventory and maintaining accurate information on incoming items to support the production staff and must continually ensure that purchase orders are processed in an efficient and profitable manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·Purchase Ebay item requests using PayPal for the USA Production PO Portal, while managing and monitoring offers and bids (main responsibilities: NJ/NC/GA/MIA/MO/TX/AZ)*

·Process, confirm, update, and manage PO’s & payments in USA Production Portal

·Confirm purchase orders with price, part number and lead-time establishing consistent order follow up by contacting vendors to assure orders are being processed in a timely manner and meet required delivery dates. Communicate any errors to Production Buyers for corrective action.

·Maintain Expedite report / open order reports proactively to ensure on-time delivery dates.Communicate all delayed PO dates of Parts through Spectrum email to Buyer and/or @Production

·Process returns and correct supplier shipment issues based on company policies.

·Work directly with Command Center for correct p/n generation on items not in Radwell database

·Develop and maintain relationships with global suppliers for the best cost and most efficient ordering.Maintain and update vendor and sourcing information in multiple software platforms. Evaluate vendors continuously on quality, price, and lead time to ensure highest possible repair success rate.

·Support other Buyers & Radwell branches with duties listed above when needed. And work with Parts Buyers and Company Management to help develop/maintain the most efficient processes regarding all duties listed above.

·Additional tasks to be defined by Distribution Purchasing Planning Supervisor: assigned Portal duties to place TBD Supplier Stocking POs/Transfers.*

*May be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned.

METRICS

To be determined by the company goal requirements, in accordance with the workflow of all units coming into Parts from all areas for repair purposes. The Buyer-Ebay Specialist is tracked on orders placed, keeping PO Expedites up to date weekly, resolving shipment issues, updating product pricing and data, and PO confirmations, as well as other additional duties.

BONUS/COMMISSION PLAN

Eligible for commission after successful completion of introductory 90 days.

QUALIFICATIONS

·Experience in industrial, electrical, and electronic industries.

·1-2 years Procurement

·Ebay proficient

·Paypal/Credit card proficiency, including balancing Credit Card statements.

·Negotiation skills

·Detail oriented

·Computer proficiency

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Computer proficiency
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Ability to work at fast pace
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem solving abilities
• Good communication and organizational skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

·High school diploma or equivalent required

• One to three years related experience and/or training

·Prior eBay and PayPal knowledge a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·Mostly sitting, occasional stooping and kneeling

·Frequent walking

·Occasional standing

·Occasional lifting requirements include lifting of up to 50 pounds

EMPLOYEE EVALUATION SUMMARY

• Introductory Review -- Will be written at approximately 80 days after employment and will be used to determine whether employment will continue
• Quarterly Reviews – Employee will be given a brief written quarterly review primarily focused on quantitative performance and measurement of activity.
• Annual Reviews – Quarterly reviews will factor in as a big part of this process along with attendance, job knowledge, overall performance, and dependability.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is an hourly position.The schedule for this position is 8 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunchEmployee is expected to come to work on time and adhere to accepted time-off policies.Employee is required to be available for overtime as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environment is a plant and inventory setting.Dress attire is casual but professional in a plant and inventory setting. All employees are required to wear “Radwear” (apparel with company logo) at all times once the initial supply (at company expense) has been received.Closed-toe shoes must be worn.Radwell ID Badge and Access cards must be worn at all times.Radwell Safety Policies must be adhered to at all times.

EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS

This job description does not list all the duties of the job.You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties.You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

This document contains Radwell International confidential and proprietary information and is intended for Radwell International internal use only, and is governed by Radwell International’s employee confidentiality agreement.