Procurement Associate

Seal & Design•Clarence, NY

19h•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

PURPOSE: Maintains operations by handling all day-to-day domestic and international purchasing for materials, equipment, and supplies for multiple plants to meet customer and production demands and minimum inventory level requirements; expediting delivery when required. This role is located on-site in Clarence, NY Pay Rate: $60-75K DOE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Determine purchasing requirements by monitoring and analyzing purchasing suggestions within the ERP system for assigned suppliers Determine optimal purchase order quantities and specification accuracy by evaluating requirements and consulting with users on specified suppliers Obtain quotes by forwarding requirements to assigned suppliers and updates system pricing as needed Understand and seeks to control the total landed cost of goods purchased to positively impact the company's bottom line Issue purchase orders based on negotiated price, terms, and delivery Review supplier confirmations for accuracy and ensures system is updated accordingly Monitor unconfirmed dashboard to ensure purchase orders are confirmed within 48 hours Ensure materials, equipment, and supplies availability by tracking and expediting delivery Review and assist in maintenance of import compliance procedures Assist accounting department in resolving discrepancies by comparing P.O. to delivery documentation and obtains credits/refunds as needed Maintain historical records by electronic filing of purchasing documents Continually seek professional development opportunities to support and demonstrate personal and professional growth Observe safety and security procedures

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience purchasing raw materials and finished goods for manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business software and Microsoft Office programs
Demonstrated familiarity with U.S. Customs processes and harmonized tariff codes
Demonstrated understanding of domestic and international logistics (modes of transport)
Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and units of measure
Strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Determine purchasing requirements by monitoring and analyzing purchasing suggestions within the ERP system for assigned suppliers
Determine optimal purchase order quantities and specification accuracy by evaluating requirements and consulting with users on specified suppliers
Obtain quotes by forwarding requirements to assigned suppliers and updates system pricing as needed
Understand and seeks to control the total landed cost of goods purchased to positively impact the company's bottom line
Issue purchase orders based on negotiated price, terms, and delivery
Review supplier confirmations for accuracy and ensures system is updated accordingly
Monitor unconfirmed dashboard to ensure purchase orders are confirmed within 48 hours
Ensure materials, equipment, and supplies availability by tracking and expediting delivery
Review and assist in maintenance of import compliance procedures
Assist accounting department in resolving discrepancies by comparing P.O. to delivery documentation and obtains credits/refunds as needed
Maintain historical records by electronic filing of purchasing documents
Continually seek professional development opportunities to support and demonstrate personal and professional growth
Observe safety and security procedures