Purchasing Technician I
Employment Type : Full-Time
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This position provides customer service to internal accounts by communicating with customers via phone, email and fax regarding new orders, order status and shipment information. Process new orders and communicate interdepartmentally to address order progress, issues and status. Evaluate, analyze, communicate and appropriately forward any order complaints, product, order or service issues.
Employee Perks:
Great Benefits!
2 free Product Samples Per Month
On-site Gym and Basketball Court!
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Prepare requisitions, purchase requests for review and approval- Performs all sourcing activities of direct and indirect materials to ensure business goals for quality, cost, and delivery are met
- Monitors supplier expectations and reporting for their cost, quality, and on time delivery performance in meeting company needs
- Maintains collaborative relationships with internal customers in supporting the needs of those organizations
- Supports Purchasing Manager in supplier management as needed through implementation of Supplier Business Reviews,
- Supplier Scorecards and tracking of supplier performance
- Uses ERP system to monitor material demand, assisting in determining economic order quantities (EOQ), Kanban, reorder points (ROP), and in maintaining overall control of inventory management / stocking levels
- The position requires becoming an expert user of the ERP System in understanding all phases of the purchasing process, and the physical as well as electronic flow of material movements in Deacom
- The position requires becoming an expert in the sourcing of herbs and associated raw materials
- Place orders (phone, e-mail) for supplies, maintenance, repair needs, and raw materials
- Track orders, update status, and alert various persons/depts. of issues or status.
- Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, records (i.e. logs for purchasing, contracts, purchase orders, vendor files, etc.) for purpose of providing up-to-date reference and regulatory compliance
- Contact suppliers by phone and e-mail for updates and expediting.
- Responds to inquires from various persons (i.e. staff, vendors, etc.) for purpose of providing information and/or direction
- Processes returns, request return material authorization (RMA) from suppliers, and coordinates with shipping and receiving for returns
- Coordinates logistics for raw materials supply as needed
- Arranges wire transfers for prepayment of material orders
- Additional tasks & projects as needed
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Extensive experience using MS Office Suite including MS Excel, MS WORD, MS Project and Outlook- Must be able to prioritize deliverable in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment while communicating effectively with stakeholders
- Ability to interact professionally and communicate verbally and in writing with all internal and external contacts
- Skilled in basic math and calculator use
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
- The ability to work in a fast paced environment
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