• Job Description

  Req#: 5718

  JIS - Purchasing Agent

  1919 Hospitality Drive, Jasper, IN 47546, USA Req #5718

  Monday, March 11, 2024

  Our mission statement is simple: "Do It Right and Have Fun!" We are committed to remain a leading force in the automotive industry. We at JASPER are firmly committed to providing all our Associate-Owners with a safe work environment based on Mutual Trust and Mutual Respect, opportunities for Personal Growth and Development and a wide array of benefits. By becoming part of the JASPER family, you truly can OWN YOUR FUTURE!

  Our JIS Team is seeking a Purchasing / Sourcing Specialist to join our team. The Associate has the responsibility to place and manage orders on a daily basis. This position is critical to the success of our sales division. The Associate works very closely with receiving, returns, and quality areas to ensure we have the right part at the right place at the right time. The Associate will also have the opportunity to seek, establish, and maintain supplier relationships, strive for the best quality at the lowest total cost, fully understand & respond to weaknesses in our supply chain. The Associate will be the primary contact with vendor for all contract negotiations, CAR's, potential sourcing of new parts/products and all things vendor related to Establish Mutual Trust, Mutual Respect with supplier.

  In this fast paced and ever-changing environment, taking initiative, strong math skills, and the ability to anticipate and solve problems before they happen are essential to succeed in this position. The candidate must work well with a team of people who are committed to continuous improvement while ensuring the success of our organization.

  Location: Jasper, Indiana (please note: during training, it may be required that you commute to our Leavenworth Facility for the first 6-8 weeks)
  Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST

  What you'll do:

  • Process all necessary purchase orders for designated vendors.
  • Maintain purchase orders/on hand inventory utilizing:
  • 5 day-45 day need report
  • Exceeding order report/Alert console
  • SAS report
  • Backorder report
  • Discrepancy console
  • RCs
  • WAR board
  • Work with internal departments (Sourcing, QC, 1st Piece, etc.) to ensure adequate part coverage.
  • Analyze internal need and work with scheduling to avoid production/customer disruptions.
  • Determine the most cost-effective option when purchasing materials to support production.

  We offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage after 30 days
  • PTO + 9 paid holidays after 30 days
  • Health Clinic & Fitness Center
  • Two Retirement Plans (401K & Employee Stock Ownership Program)
  • Quarterly Bonus
  • And, so much more!

  What we are looking for:

  • • Excellent math, organization, and time management
    • Experience in or solid understanding of manufacturing, materials and/or receiving functions highly desired
    • Effective written and oral communication skills
    • Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills preferred
    • Experience with EDI/Vendor Portals helpful
    • Education in business/supply chain management helpful

  Own Your Future while Doing It Right and Having Fun!

  Before you begin your application, please click 'Link' to take a short assessment ( Link ). Once you have completed the assessment, return to this page to begin the application.

  
  Jasper Engines & Transmissions is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. JASPER is an at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

  Other details

  • Job Family JET
  • Pay Type Salary
  • Travel Required No

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• About the company

  JASPER provides remanufactured gas engines, diesel engines, marine engines, transmissions and more for your car, truck or boat.

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