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Vitality Works, Inc · 3 months ago

Purchasing Tech II

Albuquerque, NM, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$20/hr - $25/hr

2+ years exp

Vitality Works, Inc. is dedicated to creating high-quality herbal, vitamin, and nutraceutical supplements. The Purchasing Technician II will handle sourcing activities for materials to meet business goals related to quality, cost, and delivery.

Dietary SupplementsHealth Care

Responsibilities

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

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

Additional tasks & projects as needed

Qualification

ERP system expertiseMS Office SuiteSupplier managementInventory managementDependabilityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

High School diploma

2-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

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

Attendance and promptness

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

Meeting quotas and goals

Following appropriate SOP's and department procedures

Making recommendations and improvements

Dependability

Benefits

Highly Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

Basic Life/AD&D, STD/LTD, & Employee Assistance Program paid by Vitality Works, Voluntary Supplemental Life/AD&D, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Sick Leave, Vacation Time & Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 3% contributed plus an additional 50% up to 5%

Group Voluntary Benefits

2 FREE Supplements per month

Amazing on-campus gym/basketball courts/walking paths

Referral Bonus Program