Purchasing Expeditor

About the role

Join a Global Leader in Electro-Mechanical & Cable Assembly Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Expedite high-priority purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Generate and review overdue purchase order reports and follow up with suppliers regarding delivery schedules and delays.
• Perform inventory cycle counts under the direction of the Purchasing Manager.
• Maintain and update kitting inventory and wire "short shelf" inventory.
• Research products, pricing, and specifications through vendors, catalogs, and online resources.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve vendor invoice discrepancies, shortages, returns, and pricing issues.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and purchasing-related statistics using computer software.
• Monitor and order office supplies and janitorial products as needed.
• Aid in other manufacturing and operational tasks as assigned.
• Participate in cross-training for Receiving and Kitting functions and provide backup support when necessary.

Qualifications & Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Effective communication with vendors, coworkers, and customers by phone, email, and in person
• Basic math proficiency, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, counting, and measuring
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Team-oriented mindset
• Proficiency with data entry and general computer applications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Sit or stand for extended periods
• Reach and retrieve items from shelving units
• Close vision and color vision capabilities
• Read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Read and understand labels, packing slips, and related documentation

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Casual and team-oriented work environment