PURCHASING ASSOCIATE

Hanes Supply•Rochester Hills, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Hanes Supply, Inc. is a well-established full -line industrial manufacturer of slings and contractor supplier specializing in lifting solutions. Hanes Supply offers a comprehensive and diverse product line to its customers including: rigging, fall protection, power tools, fasteners, hand tools, construction and safety equipment. Headquartered in Buffalo, NY, Hanes Supply has six other branches in the United States. Position Summary : Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing.

Requirements

Exhibits the utmost integrity in all purchasing transactions.
Knowledge of business and principles and practices of volume purchasing of goods and services.
Knowledge of the laws and rules and regulations relating to governmental purchasing.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternate solutions or approaches to problems
Ability to negotiate terms, costs and to reconcile differences.
Must have strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills along with a strong sense of customer service with both internal and external clients.
Most possess strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and utilizing information on the internet.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred with emphasis in Business Administration or related area with three to five years’ of progressively responsible purchasing experience and/or materials control experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Purchases the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
Monitors and follows applicable laws and regulations regarding the purchasing of goods.
Analyzes price proposals and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
Maintains and reviews computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
Monitors changes affecting supply and demand, tracks market conditions, price trends, or future markets.
Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedules
Monitors shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolves problems related to undelivered goods.
Negotiates, renegotiates, and administers contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
Prepares purchase orders, solicits bid proposals, and reviews requisitions for goods and services.
Researches and evaluates suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
Reviews catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites and consults with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
Writes and reviews product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
Authorizes payment of invoices or return of merchandise.