Purchasing / Materials Associate

Purchasing / Materials Associate

A manufacturing company is seeking a Purchasing / Materials Associate to join their team. You will work Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m.

Responsibilities :

• Manage purchasing and material control transactions, inventoried items, supplier relationships, and coordinate manufacturing of all products
• Qualify and develop new suppliers of processes and products, as needed
• Be accountable for inventory levels, perpetual vs actual accuracy, timely material allocations, and supplier on time delivery
• Manage business systems related to purchasing, inventory, forecasting, and learning, and using the companys business systems
• Create and expedite purchase orders
• Answer phone calls, emails, and follow-up with suppliers
• Handle shipping and receiving, including international shipping
• Utilize forklift, manage inventory and warehouse, and lift up to 60 pounds
• Use Microsoft Office and MRP
• Understand material forecasts, allocations, and other electronic transfers of material
• Manage minimum and maximum safety stocks
• Perform other duties as assigned