Purchasing Associate - CPA

1803 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM

Purpose

This position is responsible for driving the purchase order process between our internal teams and designated material supplies while maintaining a collaborative relationship and ensuring all internal parties are able to successfully service our customers.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below

• Purchase Order (PO) Management
• Enter and maintain purchase orders in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantity, and delivery dates.
• Monitor and update purchase order ETAs, quantities, and supplier acknowledgments to minimize invoice and fulfillment discrepancies.
• Manage back-to-back and inventory stock orders.
• Perform daily open PO report reviews and communicate updates with internal stakeholders.
• Supplier and Interdepartmental Coordination
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to resolve issues and enhance performance.
• Track and trace railcars and direct shipments, preventing delays and managing detention / demurrage.
• Serve as the primary liaison for inbound paperwork and coordination with warehouses and customs brokers.
• Support intercompany transactions and confirm lot-level accuracy for timely sales invoicing.
• Process Support and Back-Up
• Act as the primary back-up for assigned buyers and assist with jobbing requests or escalations as needed.
• Provide support to other purchasing team members during peak workload or absences.
• Actively participate in daily team meetings focused on KPI tracking and process improvements.
• All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.

Minimum Qualifications / Education / Experience / Certifications

Bachelor's degree or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree

2 years of previous experience in a similar role required

Valid driver's license – required

Proficiency in English required

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment / conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore

Physical Requirements / Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.

Job Family LOGISTICS OPS / SALES SUPPORT (Job Family)

Pay Type Hourly

1803 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA

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