• Job Description

  Req#: 3038

  Summary:

  Purchases manufacturing materials and MRO (maintenance, repair and operating) items and supplies by performing the following duties:

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  Procures materials through manufacturers and/or their designated representatives, OEM’s, and other suppliers as necessary. Expedites purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and acceptable supplier performance. Ability to maintain acceptable inventory levels within guidelines while providing for an uninterrupted flow of materials. Responsible for the negotiation of price and best overall cost position, terms, and delivery of all manufacturing and MRO sourced items. Maintains ITEM master file data for primary and secondary vendors, vendor part numbers, lead times, cost structures, unit of measure and pricing discounts/structure. Maintains current and accurate hard copy records as appropriate Uses system tools available to maximize efficiency and productivity Reviews and analyzes the MRP exception report and works to resolve open issues with the vendor and the specific internal SATS department/area affected. Plans material requirements based upon analysis of MRP recommendations, as well as closely coordinates with Sales, Engineering, Production/Planning, Maintenance and Marketing departments to ensure forecasting accuracy, alignment and fit. Understands and utilizes basic purchasing tools such as blanket PO’s, standing orders, bonded inventory, contract pricing.

  Qualifications:

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Education/Experience:

  BS or BA degree in related field preferred 3 – 5 years of Purchasing or Inventory Control/Materials Management experience preferred Strong negotiation and cost analysis skills. Must have a comprehensive understanding of the SATS business model and understand the role and impact of procurement in that model Must have previous MRP experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Strong communication, teambuilding, and interpersonal skills necessary. Must be detail oriented Strong administrative and organizational skills are essential. CPIM, CPM, or APICS certification a plus.

  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  N/A

  Language Skills:

  Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to read and write in English. Ability to speak effectively with employees of the organization.

  Mathematical Skills:

  Basic math skills required.

  Physical Requirements:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms; stoop, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to _50__ pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• About the company

  STULZ designs, manufacturers, tests, and supports environmental control solutions for mission critical applications. Climate. Customized.

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