PURCHASING SUPERVISOR I

Empire Packing • Mason, OH

1d • $49,585 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Purchasing Supervisor for JBS located in Mason, Ohio. The person who fills this role will be responsible for performing a variety of purchasing duties and providing support to the Purchasing Department. Process purchase orders and requisitions, verify packing list with purchase orders and invoices, maintain files, and place orders as needed. Create and maintain reports and documentation as required. At the direction of the Procurement Manager, research and locate vendors and request bids for various products. Monitor and maintain dry goods, supplies, and safety stock inventory levels and coordinate with other departments to ensure that operations are smooth and uninterrupted. Trains, directs, and appraises direct department personnel. Keep Procurement Manager well informed of activities and provide support to production staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good math skills
• Must be well-organized with good attention to detail
• Display strong work ethics and positive attitude
• Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work cooperation with others
• Must maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance
• Ability to apply logic and understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, instructions and to deal with problems involving a few different variables.
• Must have excellent excel experience
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary, and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Experience with ERP and SAP systems with MRP modules a plus

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the effective and accurate performance of assigned clerical and purchasing related functions for the facility as detailed below.
• Order, check and expedite purchases of MRP parts, products, and equipment, dry goods, and supplies. Ensure the products received are consistent with the quantities, prices, and delivery dates as ordered.
• Verify purchase orders and invoices are correct.
• Monitor inventory levels to place appropriate orders for the demands of production.
• Responsible for maintaining pre-established MRP, supplies, and dry goods inventory levels including safety stock.
• As directed by the purchasing manager, research, locate vendors, request bids, and submit them to the purchasing manager.
• Maintain current and historical cost data for all purchased items.
• Ensure that vendors have supplied all quality-related documentation and that pre-established quality standards are communicated for all orders.
• Update and maintain current vendor part numbers and pricing in the ERP system.
• Complete and maintain all records including purchase and capital expense requisitions, purchase orders, receiving reports, and related purchasing paperwork. Maintains purchasing files.
• Monitor and resolve purchasing issues or discrepancies and reports to purchasing manager.
• Assume responsibility for establishing and maintaining professional business relations with vendors.
• Obtain and convey information courteously and promptly.
• Maintain and project the Company’s professional reputation.
• Assume responsibility for establishing and maintaining good communication, coordination, and working relations with Company Personnel and Management.
• Interface with research and development, vendors, and production on new products and parts and report details to purchasing manager.
• Notify the Supply Chain Manager or, if unavailable the plant manager immediately with and purchasing issues or discrepancies that affect the production plan for the current day/week.
• Interface with production personnel.
• Disseminating information to fellow workers and assisting as needed.
• Keep departments advised of key changes of schedule in materials due.
• Keep the purchasing manager informed of area activities and of any significant issues. Provide suggestions for improved policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s quarterly bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED