Purchasing Associate I
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania |
About this job
Job title: Purchasing Associate I
Location: McConnellsburg, PA.
Duration: 6+ Months contract with a possibility of extension.
Work Type: Hybrid - Min of 3 days onsite per week. But full onsite during training.
Job Description:
The Purchasing Associate role is an entry level position that supports the purchasing and supply chain department areas of responsibility. It is primarily focused on coordinating purchasing activities. The typical role is responsible for daily coordination and administration of purchase transactions in support of business operations.
Essential Duties and responsibilities:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.
Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due order management.
Interface with suppliers on purchasing activity through the supplier portal.
Conduct purchase price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in ERP.
Participate in supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.
Issue materials and services RFQs and conduct initial review of supplier response.
Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and support supplier negotiations.
Support supplier readiness for product launches.
Participated in project teams leading supply chain optimization initiatives such as cost reduction and on-boarding suppliers.
Minimal infrequent travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Internship experience or previous experience in supply chain.
Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
Ability to effectively communicate.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
Top Requirements:
1. Communication
2. Ability to prioritize
3. High level Excel skills
Supply chain experience preferred but not required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field.
Ability to travel 10%.
Key Skills:
Purchasing. supply chain, Excel, etc.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
Recruiter Details:
Name: Santosh Reddy
Email: santosh.reddy@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Internal Reference Id: 24-07598
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