Purchasing Tech II

VITALITY WORKS INC • Albuquerque, NM

2d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Technician II will perform all sourcing activities of direct and indirect materials to ensure business goals for quality, cost and delivery are met.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Extensive experience using MS Office Suite including MS Excel, MS WORD, MS Project and Outlook
• Must be able to prioritize deliverable in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment while communicating effectively with stakeholders
• Ability to interact professionally and communicate verbally and in writing with all internal and external contacts
• Skilled in basic math and calculator use
• Attendance and promptness
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Meeting quotas and goals
• Following appropriate SOP’s and department procedures.
• Making recommendations and improvements
• Dependability

Responsibilities

• Prepare requisitions, purchase requests for review and approval
• Performs all sourcing activities of direct and indirect materials to ensure business goals for quality, cost, and delivery are met
• Monitors supplier expectations and reporting for their cost, quality, and on time delivery performance in meeting company needs
• Maintains collaborative relationships with internal customers in supporting the needs of those organizations
• Supports Purchasing Manager in supplier management as needed through implementation of Supplier Business Reviews, Supplier Scorecards and tracking of supplier performance
• Uses ERP system to monitor material demand, assisting in determining economic order quantities (EOQ), Kanban, reorder points (ROP), and in maintaining overall control of inventory management / stocking levels
• The position requires becoming an expert user of the ERP System in understanding all phases of the purchasing process, and the physical as well as electronic flow of material movements in Deacom
• Place orders (phone, e-mail) for supplies, maintenance, repair needs, and raw materials
• Track orders, update status, and alert various persons/depts. of issues or status.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, records (i.e. logs for purchasing, contracts, purchase orders, vendor files, etc.) for purpose of providing up-to-date reference and regulatory compliance
• Contact suppliers by phone and e-mail for updates and expediting.
• Responds to inquires from various persons (i.e. staff, vendors, etc.) for purpose of providing information and/or direction
• Processes returns, request return material authorization (RMA) from suppliers, and coordinates with shipping and receiving for returns
• Coordinates logistics for raw materials supply as needed
• Additional tasks & projects as needed

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Benefits: Basic Life/AD&D, STD/LTD, & Employee Assistance Program paid by Vitality Works, Voluntary Supplemental Life/AD&D, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Work/Life Balance: Sick Leave, Vacation Time & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 3% contributed plus an additional 50% up to 5%
• Group Voluntary Benefits
• 2 FREE Supplements per month
• Amazing on-campus gym/basketball courts/walking paths
• Referral Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees