General Overview

Summary

Detailed Description

• Provides entry-level professional support in the procurement of lower dollar manufacturing materials and services. Reviews demand requirements for lower dollar, lower cost manufacturing parts and supplies.
  
• Checks requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
  
• Obtains quotes, examines bids and recommends awards.
  
• Suggests, prepares and administers purchase orders to achieve material quality, cost and delivery requirements.
  
• Analyzes material availability to manage inventory investment.
  
• Maintains responsibility for data integrity in Item Master file.
  
• Maintains ongoing communication with suppliers to gather information on materials availability, cost, shipping and delivery methods and timing, problem resolution, etc.
  
• Expedites or follows up on deliveries as appropriate to meet delivery requirements.
  
• Assists in surveys, site audits and analysis leading to supplier sourcing.
  
• Assists Buyer or Team Leader in reviewing supplier performance and makes recommendations on changes or disqualifications.
  
• Provides resolution of receipt and supplier invoice discrepancies.
  

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures.
  
• Basic understanding of materials being purchased by the department.
  
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department.
  
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
  
• Basic math, data entry and 10-key skills.
  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
  
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
  
• Ability to efficiently organize, file and retrieve hard copy and electronic information relating to the business of the work unit.
  

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
  
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
  
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
  

Typical Experience

• Zero to two years’ relevant experience.
  

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Educational requirements may vary by geography
  

Notes