Procurement Associate

Position: Procurement Associate Location: Parsippany, NJ Job Id: 2061-7503-27-B-S # of Openings: 1 Elevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace four years running! Dedicated to innovation, quality and excellence, we deliver cutting edge control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. At Marotta, we value bold thinking and teamwork, and we empower our employees to push boundaries while delivering top-tier solutions to our customers. Our team fosters a fun, collaborative culture where creativity and technical excellence thrive! Your next big opportunity starts here. Be part of a company where your work supports a mission that makes a difference. Position Profile This position supports all tasks related to managing supplier open purchase orders, managing supplier non-conforming material, and the procurement of materials and supplies to support production and the facility. Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree 0-3 years general business experience Demonstrated sense of urgency and desire/ability to see activities through to completion Strong verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to; vendors, suppliers, customers, etc. Computer literate, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc. Must be a US Citizen Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities Run, distribute and manage Supplier Open Order Reports Support the management of parts shortages, which are caused by supplier delivery delay, non-conforming material or other problems, to satisfactory resolution Reschedule purchase orders to meet changing customer needs Process and coordinate replacement of non-conforming material Source various parts and solicit quotes from suppliers for wide variety of services and commodities in support of production and facility Generate metric reports, as scheduled Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, purchasing and management to provide timely status of work products and / or problem identification and resolution. Purchase low complexity components Perform data entry of all purchase orders Send all new purchase orders to suppliers Assist with the review requisitions Coordinate with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. Prepare purchase orders or bid requests Receive and contact suppliers regarding status of orders, discrepancies with quantity and quality, etc. Utilize the Company's inventory tracking system Additional Duties / Responsibility Support bringing initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required). Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements. Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization Participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals Assist in the training of personnel to perform required technical tasks (as directed) Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems. Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned. Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained. Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required. Work Environment This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required). While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to: fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration Temperature of work environment may be affected by outside/external temperatures, machining processes, etc. Some local travel may be expected for this position Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, or crouch, and move about the facility. The employee may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds. This position is at our Parsippany, NJ corporate office location. Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts. At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed. Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer M/F/IWD/Veterans Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr