Purchasing Specialist

Company: Factory Motor Parts
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process purchase orders to ensure no disruptions in Operations due to out of stock materials.
• Plan and forecast inventory levels of purchasing needs
• Establish and maintain effective supplier relationships with external suppliers.
• Work with vendors to expedite deliveries, when needed.
• Generate accurate purchase orders, with items, prices and vendors.
• Perform regular audits on inventory and supplies.
• Reduce Cost of Goods through cost competitive sourcing
• Review and update purchasing procedures for material planning, procurement and supplier performance metrics.
• Performs market and industry trend analysis, evaluates supply source availability
• Communicates regularly with suppliers, analyzing and evaluating their performance.
• Review and upload purchase orders to Supplier Ordering tools
• Analyzes and recommends the use of alternative sources or materials to reduce cost.
• Process requisitions, purchase orders and assist with invoice reconciliation
• Gain understanding of each supplier's internal supply chain processes
• Create reports, collect data, and perform analysis
• Contributes to the selection and management of key suppliers through appropriate analysis, evaluation and documentation.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Comfort level with a very high volume, fast paced operation in a time sensitive environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills, written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Possess strong analytical & problem solving skills.
  • Must be able to build strong internal relationships and be able work collectively/collaboratively across the organization
  • Stamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and coordinate time sensitive duties.
  • Experience analyzing and documenting medium to complex business processes or problems using intermediate to advanced statistical and analytical modeling techniques and with a focus on detail, cost drivers, and total cost of ownership.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, with customers and stakeholders to build strong internal and external relationships while maintaining a high sense of urgency and customer focus.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects or tasks with varying and sometimes competing timelines.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    • Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline.
    • 1-3 years related experience in logistics/supply chain management.
    • Previous experience with purchasing commodities.

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