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You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness across our facilities. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nCreate purchase orders within an ERP system.\nUtilize configuration software in conjunction with engineering requirements to build job-specific items/orders on a per project basis.\nAssure that the purchase orders are delivered on schedule by monitoring open order reports, working with the vendors to confirm ship dates, and updating the internal system to assure its accuracy.\nAccountable for acknowledging daily purchase order confirmations from our vendor partners and proactively sharing any discrepancies with the appropriate teams in Epicor and JDE MRP software programs. \nSupport all levels of the organization as it relates to their involvement in the procurement of goods through the supply chain. These groups include, but are not limited to, estimating, engineering, accounting, buying/planning, sales, and operations.\nMaintain integrity in supplier interaction.\nSupport and participate in continuous improvement efforts.\nAdhere to established Policies, Critical Business practices (CBPs), Standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\nAdhere to established safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all associates.\nExperience & Skills\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field preferred.\nExperience\nMinimum of 1 year experience in supply chain.\nRequired Skills:\nNegotiation skills: ability to negotiate prices, contracts, and delivery terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective purchasing.\nAnalytical skills: Capable for analyzing purchasing data and trends to support decision-making and identify cost-savings opportunities.\nStrong organizational: ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.\nCommunication skills: effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams\nDetail orientated: high degree of accuracy in processing orders and managing supplier relationships.\nProactive problem solver with the ability to trouble shoot and resolve supplier-related issues.\nStrong customer service orientation with collaborative approach to working with internal departments, such as production, engineering, and finance.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment wand adapt to changing priorities.\nFamiliarity with Lean Manufacturing principles a plus.APICS or other supply chain certification is advantageous but not required.\nProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).\nWork Environment/Travel Requirements\nOffice environment with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor. \nExtended periods of office work on a computer and in team meetings.\nOccasional travel related to other sites / corporate.\nPhysical Requirement s\nLift up to 10 lbs.\nOur Benefits\nWe care about and invest in our employees. 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