A manufacturer in Portersville, PA, seeks additional support for the purchasing department. This person will work closely with the production, finance and engineering departments and vendors to ensure the flow of materials and supplies. They will order, expedite, and track purchases.
Monday - Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.
Pay ranges from $22.00 - $28.00 depending on skills and experience.
This is an on-site position in Portersville, PA.
This position has been created by an increased workload in the department. This is a long-term temporary position and expect to last several months. We would hire someone who would need to resign to take a permanent job.
POSITION
Working under the Purchasing Manager this person will assist with:
Creating and sending out purchase orders
Obtaining pricing, quality, availability, and delivery schedules for items
Monitoring delivery dates against production schedules
Tracking delivery of materials and supplies, and following up on missing items
Provide feedback from vendors to departments on the alignment of needs with budgets
Developing strong relationships with vendors
Generate reports for management
Updating internal departments on the progress of orders
Assist with auditing and accuracy of inventory information
REQUIREMENTS
At least 6 months working in purchasing parts or materials
Good Excel skills. Experience using electronic purchasing software such as Oracle, SAP or JD Edwards would be helpful
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen
You should be proficient in: