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Purchasing

Purchasing

Techcrane International LLCCovington, LA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose : Perform all operational aspects of Purchasing.

Essential Functions

  • Prepare and process purchase orders for supplies, equipment, materials and services.
  • Track and expedite purchase orders; issue change orders when applicable.
  • Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
  • Coordinate shipping and receiving; arrange all ground, sea and air logistics for open jobs.
  • Locate approved vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
  • Must keep a minimum of 3 valid vendor choices for each product. This will require aggressive price search.
  • Review vendor quotations and contracts for conformance to company policy.
  • Review, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
  • Verify billing versus purchase orders in issues of discrepancy; make corrections accordingly.
  • Create and implement part numbers for drawings and new items purchased.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Previous purchasing experience preferred.
  • Able to use general computer applications; familiarity with Sage or other accounting software a plus.
  • Ability to select, negotiate the purchase of and order materials, equipment and services at fair prices.

    • Physical and Mental Demands

  • May spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Use hands to handle or operate standard office equipment

    • Work Environment

  • Will spend majority of time in office setting.
  • May spend time in warehouse, assembly shop and welding shop.
  • Noise level is usually low to moderate but occasionally may be very loud.
  • May involve hazardous materials, fumes, moving parts / equipment, electrical shock risk, extreme heat (welding) and extreme cold (liquid nitrogen).
  • Severe hot weather is likely and severe cold weather is possible on occasions when working outside of office.
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    Purchasing • Covington, LA, US