Senior Purchasing Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Performs more advanced support duties relating to monthly reporting, supplier communication to ensure price accuracy and timely delivery and supports Specialists with Request for Quote (RFQ) distribution and tracking.
- Assists with procuring and sourcing parts and services for the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) of the company location or product line assigned. Processes MRO purchase orders.
- Improves internal processes and documentation to build on efficiency of work and team.
- Works with internal departments and external suppliers in addressing outstanding issues.
- Reviews quotations and evaluates suppliers for the purpose of making recommendations.
- Conducts general administrative duties for the purchasing group such as filing, ordering supplies and coordinating miscellaneous department activities.
- Assists with contract development and execution with suppliers.
- Assists with value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) projects.
- Typically assists in identifying and analyzing cost savings and negotiating price reductions
- Additional responsibilities include New Supplier setup in (JDE, CIGMA and ORACLE)
- Maintains DENSO to DENSO pricing with support of Business Planning
- Occasionally support with the mass upload of prices into NAPGWEB during PPR timing and mass supplier communications.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Associates degree preferred
- 3+ years of relate experience
- Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and terms
- Good written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
- Intermediate level of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to collect and summarize data
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to calculate mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages
- Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits Summary:

- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
- 401K with 4% Company Match
- Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
- Bonus Program
- FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
- Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
- Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
- Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Hourly Salary: $23.00-28.00/hr.