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Purchasing Administrator

JCB North America · San Antonio, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteSupply ChainFull-time

Position Purpose

This position is primarily responsible for management of all purchasing reporting for all levels within the business (KPI reports, Weekly Reports, Monthly Reports), supporting continuous improvement and development of reporting to improve efficiency. Additionally, the role is responsible for providing ad-hoc support to the purchasing function to meet the business needs including activities such as but not limited to requisition raising, RFQ support, change management support etc.

Position Type

Temporary, Exempt

Location

Onsite in San Antonio, Texas: 13210 Palo Alto Road, San Antonio, TX 78224

Benefits And Other Compensation

JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

  • Management of all purchasing related reporting – KPI reports (Weekly & Monthly), Cost Management Reports, Change Management reporting and ad hoc reporting as required.
  • Lead improvement of reporting to support on-going continuous improvement initiatives and efficiency gains.
  • Support the Purchase Manager and Buyers in their daily operations where required i.e.: issuing Purchase Orders, resolving invoice disputes, administer mail management, support resolution of receiving issues and other ad hoc tasks.
  • Provide additional purchasing support through pulling drawings, following up on RFQ's, PPAP deliveries, running data reports for analysis, reviewing technical drawings for issuance to suppliers, coordinating department forms and procedures.
  • Aid in supporting the purchasing team in changing management of PI introductions & ensure active communication to the business on status.
  • Interact with internal customers in Engineering, Production Control, Marketing, Manufacturing, Senior Buyer, JCB Management and external customers such as suppliers, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Must possess at minimum intermediate MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and SAP MRP skills
  • Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3- years of experience in a manufacturing environment and a basic understanding of the purchasing, quality, and logistics functions.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
  • Detail-oriented and able to work independently.
  • Collaborative approach to resolving issues impacting various groups across the enterprise.
  • Ability to understand processes (system and non-system), troubleshoot, develop, and recommend solutions.
  • Enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be a self-motivated team player.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project.

Job Conditions

  • Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment.
  • Subject to noise and temperature changes.

Physical Requirements

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: remain stationary, operate hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk.
  • The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED. Reasonable Accommodation Statement JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at hrsupport@jcb.com. JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S., which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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