PURCHASER

Position Description: COMPANY

American Stationery has been crafting timeless, personalized stationery from our Peru, Indiana facility for more than 100 years. Our team of skilled artisans, printers and designers creates custom note cards, invitations and monograms that help customers celebrate life's most meaningful moments. We're a passionate crew dedicated to craftsmanship, quality and creating products worth cherishing — and we're always looking for people who share that same care and pride in their work.

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the purchasing inventory operations. Provides for acquisition of materials, supplies and services so that they will be available at the proper time and place, with the correct quantity and quality at the best price. Assists with monitoring all inventory levels and conditions so that the plant does not run out of the necessary raw material.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Controller to determine the inventory needs of the plant and what options may be considered when buying or using existing inventory.
• Process claims of unsatisfactory product and pursues refunds and credits.
• Allocates stock to jobs properly
• Negotiates prices, contracts with vendors.
• Provides general purchasing data support for cost saving reduction.
• Audits usages, price points, to facilitate data for cost savings.
• Data tracker on metrics and savings.
• Provides information in relation to sourcing and ordering outside vendor, PSPs, purchase orders general supplies.
• Places orders and follow up with deliveries.
• Analyzes and communicates new orders and/or changes of existing orders, initiating follow up on orders placed; expedite deliveries daily.
• Maintains purchase orders records and inventory control records.
• Complete normal business reports as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong computer skills requiring Office Suite and other pertinent programs in Microsoft Suite.
• 3 years relevant work experience (or equivalent combination of training and professional work experience) that provides the required skills and knowledge.

Our Company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long-term disability, PTO, and Company-paid holidays.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.