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Drylock Technologies Drylock Technologies, headquartered in Belgium, is an innovative player in the hygiene market specialized in the production of baby diapers, feminine care products, and incontinence products. With plants in Europe, Brazil, Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Reidsville, North Carolina, it operates globally. Job Description Schedule: Monday - Friday Essential Duties And Responsibilities Demonstrate Drylock Core Values: Safety, Respect, Ownership Support the purchasing department by analyzing inventory and production data to insure effective procurement levels and costs. Assist in maintaining accurate vendor master files and associated purchase history records. Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands. Assist in maintaining cost standards and forecasts for purchased items. Participate in supplier qualification along with Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Production. Assist in developing and implementing alternate sources of supply to maintain the Company’s competitive position. Assist in MRO purchasing, including pricing research and determining steps to enhance buying power for such purchases. Create, manage and expedite purchase orders; obtain Order Confirmations and ensure shipments and deliveries are timely and accurate. Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers. Expedite materials as needed and work as liaison with outside subcontractors. Support the Product Development Department in solicitations of and related to materials for new products. Assist in managing the supplier’s performance and create action plans to address those with unsatisfactory scores. Provide information to Operations regarding availability of material. Provide information to Product Development, Quality Control and Production regarding changes to supplier specifications, change orders, quantities and adjustments. Analyze changes to new issues in materials and supplies to reduce costs and improve quality. Reconciles purchase receipts, prices, and vendor invoices. Profile Education And Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Business (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 2 years in a purchasing environment. Intermediate to advanced experience with SAP systems and Microsoft Excel software APICS CPIM certification preferred Job Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken Must be able to read and interpret work documents Must have the ability to work in teams Must have the ability to perform basic math Must have the ability to adapt to frequent changes Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures and research methods and techniques. Knowledge of accounting principles as related to procurement. Ability to analyze data and make judgments. Process and detail oriented. Ability to listen and ascertain the needs of internal and external customers. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with vendors and communicate effectively, written and verbal. Ability to work independently. Initiative to seek continuous improvement methods. Have good problem-solving skills. Ability to set priorities and handle special requests. Have excellent communication skills. Supervisory Responsibilities None Training Requirements General Safety Quality Systems New Hire Orientation Position-specific Basic training Physical Requirements See separate document Personal Protective Equipment Requirements Hearing protection must be worn while on the production floor. Work Environment Work is performed in an office setting within an industrial environment. Benefits at Drylock Technologies Ltd. - Partnered with OakLeaf Direct! Health, dental, and vision insurance On-site health and wellness center 401(k) retirement savings Life and disability insurance Product discounts Employee prize giveaways Employee contests … and more! #J-18808-Ljbffr Drylock Hrádek nad Nisou