American Rheinmetall · 6 hours ago
Purchasing Data Specialist
American Rheinmetall provides full services for complex mechanical products and systems. The Purchasing Data Specialist supports the purchasing department by tracking purchases, maintaining supplier certifications, and analyzing raw materials and market data.
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Responsibilities
Purchase Order Tracking
Run Weekly reports from the MRP system of all (3) Michigan plants for all open purchase orders
Validate that suppliers received the purchase orders and confirm the expected delivery date. Furthermore, follow up 4 weeks before delivery to assure delivery will still be timely. Elevate any lack of supplier correspondence according to corporate policy
Coordinate with plant receiving when parts have arrived but are not checked into the plant properly, elevate accordingly when not accomplished
Supplier Certification Update and Compliance
IATF t6949,1509001:2015, and all SAM's compliance data will be controlled and updated through this position
New suppliers will be required to have this information before activation
Expired certifications will be notified to this position with the responsibility of obtaining the updates certifications from the supplier
Raw Material and Market Data Analysis, Monthly run updated pricing charts for all necessary material indexes
Assist Purchasing Buyers with any material analysis as required
Monthly review and report outlook on all necessary materials
Report monthly on all market segments deemed necessary by leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, four years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experiences
A general understanding of finance and experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel needed
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software; Word Processing software and Adobe Acrobat software
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc
Punctuality and attendance
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism
The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001
Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE
Preferred
Knowledge of Solid Edge software (CAD) is highly desired