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RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Purchases quantities of commodities, equipment, and services as requested by the various departments, at the lowest price consistent with required quality specifications, from suppliers who will deliver purchased items at the specified time and place.
Ensures all purchasing activities follow the Corporate Supplier Approval procedure(s).
Establishes procurement practices and supply agreements that maximize inventory turns while maintaining unit costs on production materials and supplies (both inventory and expense items).
Creates, coordinates and maintains agreements with recycling customers of valued-waste including excess reclaim resins, packaging materials, metal components, and other recyclables.
Conducts preliminary negotiations/qualifications with suppliers, to locate sources of supply, to obtain price quotations through formal and informal procedures, to select vendors, and to place purchase orders.
Follows up on purchase orders to ensure that the vendor fulfills the purchase agreement on delivery, and that the carrier delivers the shipment promptly and in good condition.
Handles, directly with the vendor, all correspondence concerning purchases, including price adjustments, the return of defective or incorrect materials, additional shipments to fill shortages, purchase order cancellation, and in presenting claims for shortages and damages.
Suggests changes that will improve product quality, promote better availability, or provide greater economies in purchase or application.
Provides proper documentation and obtains proper approvals for purchases made using the Procurement card program.
Ensures performance in quality and delivery, and that documentation conforms to requirements, and is tracked in the purchasing software(approved supplier lists) for evaluation of supplier.

This position is on first shift, Monday through Friday, and as needed.

Education/Special Skills/Experience/Training

Education/Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred; 5+ years prior purchasing experience preferred.
Language Ability: Must have strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering savings, and excellent communication skills.
Math Ability: Proficient mathematical skills.
Reasoning Ability: Must be highly motivated self- starter capable of managing multiple projects/negotiations with minimal supervision.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of or MRP system is a plus.
Travel Requirements: None
Other (including certifications and licenses): None

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