JOB REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will enjoy the variety, fast
pace and challenges of working for an industry leader of custom designed
and built OEM automation systems. As a key member of the Project Team,
the Project Purchasing Assistant will help source, price, purchase,
catalog, and facilitate the purchasing process for a wide variety of
commodities (metal, brass, plastic, etc.), fabrications (stampings,
castings, etc.), electro-mechanical parts (components, subassemblies,
systems, etc.), outside services and other critical workings needed to
build this company\'s high mix/low volume product offerings.
Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to): Take continuous
direction from engineering about project needs and current priorities to
ensure the timely flow of material throughout the life of each project.
Work directly with vendors to obtain and confirm pricing, availability
and delivery; coordinate changes/developments between company and
vendors. Maintain vendor master data and facilitate positive outside
vendor relations. Create Purchase Orders that adhere to the company\'s
policies and procedures. Maintain all records associated with the
purchasing function, including the accurate input of parts, cost,
delivery and other job-related information into the ERP system. Monitor
outstanding orders to ensure availability, quantity, delivery dates,
quality and vendor compliance with terms of purchase. Provide vendor
updates and relevant information to engineering, sales and accounting as
they arise. Evaluate delivered order accuracy and vendor performance;
collect feedback from the shop floor, receiving and engineering to
determine the source of any issues and orchestrate corrective action.
Initiate a review of unused inventory for each completed project and
process returns in a timely manner. Work with Accounts Payable to
address and resolve invoice discrepancies. Provide timely responses to
inbound email messages and follow-up to outbound correspondents. Assist
with answering, screening and routing incoming phone lines along with
handle all inbound/outbound calls pertinent to the purchasing function.
Provide assistance with sourcing, business support tasks and a variety
of special projects as needed. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Required: A minimum of 3+ years\' experience
in procurement. Previous experience and/or knowledge of accepted
purchasing procedures in a Manufacturing environment. Proficient in
Microsoft Office with high level Excel experience. Hands on experience
working with an ERP system such as SAP, SyteLine, Dynamics, etc.
Experience with Aptean Traverse, a plus. Outstanding organizational and
time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication
experience. Highly proficient at prioritizing and troubleshooting issues
as they arise and resolving in a dynamic manner. Ability to lift up to
50lbs. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum:
HR@AEM-Aladco.com