Scope: Purchasing Coordinator must have strong communication and organizational skills in supporting the Controller and accounting team. Responsible for all production (manufacturing) related purchasing of supplies. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Place orders on a timely basis for purchases of materials and supplies
- Prepare complete and accurate purchase orders on company ERP
- Accurately receive materials from deliveries, confirm item receipt in the ERP
- Modify preexisting POs if necessary to reflect tax adjustments or pricing changes
- Assist accounting with invoice discrepancies
- Expedite delivery of goods to users
- Maintain necessary inventory levels non paper materials
- Assist in the set up/location of spare parts inventory items
- Be familiar with standard products used and research sources of supplies for highest quality, best value for money, best terms, etc. for presentation to management when\if needed
- Establish vendor files and inventory control records
- Assist in the setup of and maintain new vendors and subcontractors
- Schedule\expedite non manufactured item shipping, such as materials returns, materials transfers to other location
- Maintain price records and handle discrepancies as they arise
- Inform management of upcoming price increases, improved product availability, and economical alternatives
- Assist General Manager (and/or Controller) with purchases as needed, including capital equipment
- Greet and direct delivery drivers when necessary
- Assist with Month End inventory counts
- Occasionally operate fork lift
- Comply with company policies and procedures
- Additional duties as assigned by management
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED Two years' purchasing experience Clear, concise oral and written communication skills Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following: College degree Two+ years' purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment SAP experience Maintenance inventory software experience Experience in the corrugated box industry LANGUAGE SKILLS English, negotiation skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, and contracts. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of the company. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Knowledge of accounting principles. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions. REASONING ABILITY Highly organized and motivated, ability to multi-task, self-starter, must work well under pressure. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. TECHNICAL SKILLS Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software (Word, Excel, etc.) PHYSICAL DEMANDS Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.
