Bodycote · 5 days ago
Purchasing Specialist
North Clarendon, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$67K/yr - $77K/yr
2+ years expBodycote is the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, employing highly skilled staff globally. The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, maintaining quality and inventory control to support uninterrupted production.
AutomotiveEnergy EfficiencyIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical EngineeringRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, inventory budgets, and conducting cycle counts
Effective communication with production and customers is crucial to ensure prompt delivery and inventory accuracy
Execute purchasing functions to ensure materials are ordered at the best possible price and quality in a timely manner that assures uninterrupted process production while maximizing the economics of inventories
Assure that purchase orders are accurate, organized, and written in a timely manner to support the production process
Constantly evaluates the appropriate stocking level needed based on business growth
Manages the Approved Supplier List
Works with Quality to manage supplier corrective actions
Provides a monthly report of inventory levels, spending to budget, and supplier scorecards
Conduct physical inventories/cycle counts as necessary and follow up with accurate reporting and corrective actions on large discrepancies
Control disposition of inventoried parts and materials. Assures accuracy of inventoried parts and updated information systems in a timely manner
Create, monitor, and maintain a budget for all inventoried parts and materials
Assure that materials received are consistent in quality, quantity, and type with the purchase order
Observe all Environment, Health, and Safety Policy requirements
Keeping the work area neat and orderly at all times
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Disposal of waste per safety standards
Qualification
Required
This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder
Education – Minimum of a high school diploma. Preferred Associates degree or higher
2-3 years of relevant office or business administration experience
Familiarity with A/R, purchasing, and materials management processes
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Willingness to expand knowledge to other related areas through formal training
Ability to use the appropriate systems to record and track data, order materials, and maintain appropriate documentation
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong MS Excel experience
Experience with ERP systems
Solid analytical and math skills
Must be able to work in a sitting and standing position for extended periods of time in an office/industrial environment
Must be able to move throughout the production shop for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc
Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc
Ability to hear in person and via phone
Preferred
Preferred Associates degree or higher
Benefits
401k Match
Medical
Dental
Vision Plans for Employees and Families
Company
Bodycote
Bodycote is an engineering company that specializes in thermal processing services with 180 locations in 23 countries.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1972-01-28IPO
Leadership Team
Jim Fairbairn
Chief Executive Officer
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