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Job Description

Job Description

Join a legacy of excellence at premiere metal stamping company, where continuous improvement drives innovation through shared ideas and lessons learned. We’re Committed to Customer Collaboration, building trust and delivering tailored solutions. Renowned for Engineering and Manufacturing Leadership, we solve complex challenges while fostering growth through learning. Our devotion to safe working environments ensures every team member thrives, and our Fuel for Quality sets the standard in all we do. At our core, we’re focused on customer and employee success, empowering both to achieve greatness. Be part of our story—join us today!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Procure materials, components, and services to support company operations. Monitors supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and competitive pricing. Responsible for categories as assigned, including fasteners & hardware, corrugated and other packaging supplies, purchased components, extrusion, MRO items and services, and steel & other primary metals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Utilize PLEX ERP, MRP to determine material and component requirements.
• Prepares purchase orders for materials and components, communicate requirements to suppliers.
• Expedite past due and urgent orders.
• Prepare and execute Request for Quotations (RFQ’s).
• Identify and drive cost reductions to achieve annual cost improvement goals.
• Oversee programs, including contract reviews, for purchased parts, MRO goods, and services.
• Assist with outsourcing activities, including coordinating raw material and packaging with suppliers
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings, request and execute RMA’s for defective material.
• Maintains inventory integrity and investigates discrepancies.
• Resolve quality, delivery and pricing issues, including invoice discrepancies.
• Report material and component status to production scheduling.
• Prepares monthly supplier performance reports and corrective actions.
• Assist with supplier business reviews and audits.

• Occasional travel required as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, preferably Supply Chain Management; purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office products, proficiency with Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as purchase orders, engineering drawings and technical specifications, production schedules and quality documents
• Knowledge of lean methodologies
• Negotiation experience and an effective communicator
• Highly motivated self starter
• Detail oriented; ability to prioritize
• Punctual and dependable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required to sit and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Reasonable accommodations to essential functions of the job will be made if necessary.