Operative Purchaser

Fronius • Portage, IN

5d

About The Position

The Operative Purchaser concentrates on the daily operational duties while assisting the Strategic Purchaser through an array of indirect procurement activities. This position focuses on the coordination and procurement of various supplies, equipment, and internal items through sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management to support various departments within the organization.

Requirements

• Professional experience of at least 2-3 years in a similar purchasing environment required or an associate degree from accredited college.
• Willingness to complete relevant training and further education is required.
• Self-confident and approachable
• Detail oriented
• Highly organized and structured
• Affinity for new technologies and software solutions
• Strong negotiating and communication skills
• Exceptional proficiency in MS-Office Suite
• Skilled in the use of an ERP system preferred.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must comply with all safety and health standards established by Fronius USA, LLC and federal, state or local requirements
• Employees will perform duties in an office environment and a field setting
• Employees will be occasionally exposed to tripping hazards
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to medium

Nice To Haves

• Skilled in the use of an ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procures goods and services, in a timely manner, in accordance with the established Procurement Guidelines USA
• Creates, requests, and maintains all master data for new, and existing, suppliers.
• Enforces procurement guidelines
• Assures availability by executing purchase orders to suppliers and planning tasks which include inquiries, orders, delivery deadlines, tracking, order confirmation reminders, and complaints
• Handles purchase requests for internally needed items including, but not limited to, office supplies, IT equipment, tools & machinery, training & seminars, swag, and trade shows
• Monitors the general Corporate Procurement email inbox and handles accordingly, or delegates to correct colleague(s) within the department
• Conducts companywide training for the online ordering system
• Identifies when there is a need for a preferred vendor in predominant purchasing categories and works in conjunction with the Strategic purchaser to source one
• Serves as a first point of contact for general Corporate Procurement questions
• Displays assertiveness and competency in negotiating pricing, terms, and agreements with vendors while securing the supply chain
• Maintains document storage amongst current platforms (ERP system, SRM, Intranet)
• Verifies order confirmations are accurate according to the established terms and conditions (including item, price, delivery date, etc.)
• Manages delivery date from the time the PO is issued until the good or service is received. If an issue arises, works with the Strategic Buyer to rectify the situation, and informs the necessary parties
• Approves invoices against correlating purchase orders to ensure accuracy, as well as obtains technical approval, to make sure services were completed satisfactorily before releasing to Finance for payment
• Completes inbounds for any relevant POs and confirms that the barcodes on packing slips/delivery notes were scanned successfully
• Requests quotes, performs comparison shopping, and negotiates to secure the best value for the company
• Ensures that POs are not issued beyond the approved budget for Projects
• All other duties assigned by manager

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• PTO available immediately plus 11 paid holidays
• Employer matched 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision covered 100% for employees
• 50% company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for your family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Fronius USA, LLC is proud to offer Equal Employment Opportunities and committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree