Purchasing Professional

Entry Level / Associate Role

The primary purpose of this role is to supplement a strong system for the procurement of raw materials and finished goods to support our manufacturing operation. This candidate will assist the Purchasing Manager in the procurement of raw materials and finished goods. This will include the review of shortage reports, the verification of suggested purchasing requirements, and negotiation with vendors to ensure the best possible costs and lead times. The candidate must exhibit strong communication skills, an assertive attitude, and must possess a technical background.

Key Requirements:
- Strong technical aptitude, either through a Degree in Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management or by a demonstrated work history in a technical field.
- Basic understanding of hardware, materials, and outside services.
- Attention to detail and strong ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
- Basic ability to read and interpret a drawing and a bill of material.

Summary of Responsibilities:
- Utilize our ERP system to analyze material availability and expected material receipt dates in order to purchase accordingly.
- Source, negotiate and procure an extensive array of components for manufacturing.
- This includes specialized electronic components that are primarily used in automated instruments, raw materials, glassware, office supplies, etc.
- Source new and alternative components through usage of internet search.
- Maintain long-standing vendor relationships, as well as develop new vendor relationships.
- Input, monitor, confirm, and expedite purchase orders with vendors and follow up with vendors who are delinquent on delivery date or status updates.
- Obtain order statuses from vendors on a proactive basis to ensure minimal delay in receipt of goods.
- Prepare purchase orders for outside services, raw material procurement, and specialized goods.
- Review shortage reports and provide recommendations to the Purchasing Manager for re-order points and order quantities.
- Monitor purchase requisitions, verify order quantities and availability, and order the materials on them in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with multiple departments (production, assembly, inventory, etc.) to ensure accurate and timely purchase of goods.
- Coordinate with engineering and sales when required to resolve any discrepancies in product specification, selling price/cost, etc.
- Coordinate with the warehouse accounting to resolve discrepancies for defective goods.

- Address and reconcile any invoicing issues for purchased items in cooperation with accounting to maintain amicable relationships with vendors.
- Maintain a high level of organization to ensure that orders are not missed, duplicated, or incorrectly submitted.

- Other responsibilities as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)
Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Bohemia, NY 11716 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Koehler Instrument Co., Inc.

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