Purchasing Associate

Compensation: $24.00 - $26.00/hr, depending on experience

MAXSON AUTOMATIC MACHINERY COMPANY has an immediate opening for a Purchasing Associate.

A. Purpose of Position:
The purpose of the Purchasing Associate is to coordinate activities involved with the procurement of goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. The Purchasing Associate is also responsible for coordinating the Purchasing Department's efforts with other departments to provide a timely, profitable product to the customer. The position reports to the Controller.

B. Job Requirements:

1. Personal Attributes

• Honest and ethical character.
• Professional appearance.
• Safety conscious, team oriented attitude.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up purchase orders, vendor files, reviews shipping receipts and coordinates with work orders using GLOBAL SHOP SOLUTIONS ERP software.
• Reviews requisitions. Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, terms, availability and delivery schedule.
• Identifies, evaluates and selects vendors.
• Prepares purchase orders and bid requests.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Maintains accurate purchasing records, including invoices, packing slips and contracts.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with production personnel, engineering, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Expedites delivery of goods from vendors and follows up on past due purchase orders.
• Support Accounts Payable by resolving discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associate of Business, Accounting, Supply Chain or related degree (A. S.) or equivalent from two year technical college; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficiency in MICROSOFT Office software required, with Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPS, basic formulas, data entry accuracy). Experience with ERP or MRP systems valued. Experience with GLOBAL SHOP SOLUTIONS ERP System is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as Bills of materials, proposals, contracts and the likes. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As required, the employee will need a valid driver's license.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee maybe exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in a machine shop environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person