POSITION SUMMARY

Coordinates the purchasing of direct production materials and MRO supplies as required. Negotiates and procures an assigned group of materials, components, equipment, services and supplies from vendors at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Processes orders and does follows-up to expedite delivery and shipment. Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation of the purchasing function.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Requisitions material and establishes sequential delivery dates to departments according to job order priorities and material availability.

· Build and maintain positive trust relationships with key suppliers and vendors.

· Ensure materials are ordered in a timely and appropriate manner to meet production needs.

· Ensure MRO purchases are made in a timely and appropriate manner to meet all business needs.

· Make, revise, cancel or change purchase orders. Improve terms and obtain bids where necessary, including expediting or addressing past due purchase items.

· Works with designated team members across two divisions to ensure materials are available and will assist in resolving inventory control issues.

· Review and keep a good record of purchasing files and records to verify that they comply with business policies and procedures. Ensure documentation is readily available.

· Responsible for resolving invoice discrepancies in connection with the Accounting Department.

· Perform all work in a safety conscious manner. Be aware of dangers and take all appropriate counter measures to protect yourself and others around you.

· Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area consistently with the Company’s housekeeping policies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – None

QUALIFICATIONS and/or SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

An associates degree preferred or equivalent training with 2 years or more of relevant purchasing or buying experience (procurement procedure knowledge in the manufacturing arena). Requires exercise of sound judgment, critical thinking/analysis and ingenuity.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hampton, IA 50441 (Required)

Work Location: In person