Purchasing Generalist I

Revere Copper Products, Inc•City of Rome, NY

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Revere Copper Products is looking for a Purchasing Generalist I to join our respected team of professionals in Rome, NY. Founded by Paul Revere in 1801, our company is one of the finest copper manufacturers in the world. We have over one million square feet of manufacturing space in Rome, NY. We are an employee-owned company, competing in the architectural, electrical, data center, telecommunications, air conditioning, industrial machinery, equipment, automotive, antimicrobial, and other emerging markets. We proudly work as a team in a safe, environmentally sound and ethical manner to achieve absolute customer satisfaction through superior quality and reliability. We strive to continue the pioneering tradition of our founder, Paul Revere. Revere offers a competitive salary and benefit package in a highly rewarding and motivating work environment focused on bringing out the best efforts and contributions of all employees.

Requirements

Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain practices, policies & procedures.
Experience coordinating various forms of purchased materials and supplies.
Ability to manage the process of finalizing supplier contracts.
Research & analytical skills.
Familiar with strategic sourcing concepts.
Financial analysis.
High attention to detail, negotiating skills and solid interpersonal skills.
Have knowledge of general business computer software and aptitude to learn new software applications. Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills, strong organizational skills.
Be willing to work off-shifts and weekends, if required.
Willing to travel when needed.

Nice To Haves

Some Purchasing experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Lean Manufacturing is highly desirable
Experience Freight/Logistics.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes supplier and commodity strategies to support plant procurement and manufacturing operations
Collaborates with internal customers to develop business requirements and improve processes.
Facilitates the procurement of indirect industrial materials, production materials, equipment, and services.
Reviews bids and negotiates contracts for best possible price, quality, and delivery date.
Processes material and service requisitions in a timely manner to prevent downtime and ensure un-interrupted supply.
Validates and verifies conformity to specifications of materials and services.
Discusses defective or unacceptable materials and service levels with internal customers, suppliers and others to determine root cause and corrective action.
Responsible for all commercial activities with suppliers such as negotiating and obtaining quality products at competitive pricing, availability and delivery.
Responsible for supplier selection, sourcing documentation, recommendations and issuing relevant purchasing documents.
Responsible for the maintenance of procurement records in accordance with corporate guidelines.
Resolves payment issues.
Monitors inventory levels in the maintenance stores center, adjusts reorder points, and reorders quantities as needed. Tracks and analyzes pattern in shaping decisions on reorder points and quantities.
Builds strong relationships with suppliers to gain confidence and trust in supply chain through positive communication by phone, email, and in person.
Communicates with other departmental supervisors, employees from other departments and supplier representatives.
May be required to cover duties of other members of the Purchasing Department.