Procurement Associate

Marotta Controls•Parsippany, NJ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports all tasks related to managing supplier open purchase orders, managing supplier non-conforming material, and the procurement of materials and supplies to support production and the facility. At Marotta, we value bold thinking and teamwork, and we empower our employees to push boundaries while delivering top-tier solutions to our customers. Our team fosters a fun, collaborative culture where creativity and technical excellence thrive! Your next big opportunity starts here. Be part of a company where your work supports a mission that makes a difference—apply today!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
0-3 years general business experience
Demonstrated sense of urgency and desire/ability to see activities through to completion
Strong verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to; vendors, suppliers, customers, etc.
Computer literate, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

Run, distribute and manage Supplier Open Order Reports
Support the management of parts shortages, which are caused by supplier delivery delay, non-conforming material or other problems, to satisfactory resolution
Reschedule purchase orders to meet changing customer needs
Process and coordinate replacement of non-conforming material
Source various parts and solicit quotes from suppliers for wide variety of services and commodities in support of production and facility
Generate metric reports, as scheduled
Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, purchasing and management to provide timely status of work products and / or problem identification and resolution.
Purchase low complexity components
Perform data entry of all purchase orders
Send all new purchase orders to suppliers
Assist with the review requisitions
Coordinate with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
Prepare purchase orders or bid requests
Receive and contact suppliers regarding status of orders, discrepancies with quantity and quality, etc.
Utilize the Company’s inventory tracking system
Support bringing initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).
Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization
Participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals
Assist in the training of personnel to perform required technical tasks (as directed)
Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.