Plant Purchasing Specialist

SUMMARY

Responsible for the administration of purchasing and receiving goods and services at the Warren East location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for sourcing, negotiating and procurement of production and maintenance supplies and spare parts
• Work with the Maintenance Team to identify & purchase critical needs
• Makes purchases in a cost efficient and timely manner
• Maintain, track, and report monthly supplies inventory to Corporate Controller and Plant Manager (both consumables & maintenance items)
• Purchase and inventory administrative supplies for all plant departments and employees
• Work weekly with Corporate AP to resolve any PO discrepancies
• Issue purchase orders for capital projects as required
• Assist with set-up of new supplier accounts as required
• Reduce or minimize costs of plant parts, equipment, services, and consumable inventories by managing, analyzing, and communicating all purchasing functions
• Develop and maintain key supplier relationships
• Maintain and expedite open PO's (Expensed and Capitalized)
• Support plant purchasing coverage needs as required (vacation and absence)
• Optimize purchasing performance and efficiencies
• Analyze spending, research/plan cost reduction strategy, and communicate findings to appropriate personnel
• Support and ensure compliance with all initiatives, procedures, processes, and policies
• Other duties and projects as assigned by Plant Manager

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical knowledge of manufacturing environment, especially maintenance
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills
• Strong work ethic

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Maintenance purchasing experience preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office/Production Floor