Commodity Specialist

PERMASTEELISA NORTH AMERICA CORP•Windsor, CT

1d•$62,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are Permasteelisa Group – the leading international façade specialist that has been shaping city skylines worldwide for generations. Join our Procurement Department as a Commodity Specialist. In this role, you will manage and oversee the acquisition of goods, services, and materials for the organization. Responsibilities to include sourcing suppliers, contract negotiation, vendor management, budget and compliance, and inventory control.

Requirements

Ability to perform tasks using SAP and internal design/BOM programs.
Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
Must also be familiar with basic office equipment (Email, Fax, Scanner, etc.).
1-3 years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
Experience with SAP preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred or Associate’s degree in a related area of expertise

Responsibilities

Process and send Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for direct/indirect items and services in coordination with Procurement and Commodity specialists.
Ensure potential suppliers receive all necessary information to submit quotes.
Set up new vendors and coordinate the completion of required onboarding paperwork.
Expedite, receive, forward, and support the evaluation of supplier quotes.
Review, create, and place Purchase Orders (Pos) for office supplies and other operational needs.
Assist Subcontract Managers with purchase orders and support shipping/receiving for subcontract Pos.
Submit PO communications, receive other confirmations, and assist Commodity specialists with reviewing confirmations.
Expedite dedicated items and services.
Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice and delivery note discrepancies.
Utilize SAP and internal procedures to execute all procurement activities.
Support SAP activities across Purchasing, and factory planning.
Assist the Procurement Director, Production Planning Manager, Lead SAP Specialist, and other designated managers as needed.
Serve as backup for other Assistant Buyer functions and participate in production planning activities in a mentee capacity.
Actively participate in company safety initiatives, inspections, training, and policy compliance.
Provide cross-functional support to the EHS department for compliance activities in Mexico.
Manage the weekly report of facility operational expenses, including utilities, maintenance, supplies, and other general expenses.
Prepare and submit weekly productivity and production support cost reports.
Be involved in safety initiatives and programs such as the safety committee, safety inspections, evacuations and training.
Apply and follow all safety policies and procedures while integrating safely into your daily work.
Understand the meaning of company values, link your everyday work and your performance to our values, and be a champion of our values system.