Purchasing Associate

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionResponsible for managing and insuring accuracy of open purchase orders from conception to receipt including timeliness and quality; reporting out on expedite requests; help manage requests and issues from internal customers as well as the procurement team. 
Key Responsibilities·         Reviews and mitigates material shortages to prevent production issue related to supply.
·         Work with vendors to maintain open purchase order receipt dates, quantity and cost accuracy.
·         Review inventory on high velocity items and work will vendors to reduce internal inventory while maintaining availability.
·         Manage expedite requests with vendors and production to provide best case scenario and accurate feedback.
·         Provide full support receiving issues and providing corrective actions to vendors to mitigate future issues.
·         Work with quality on vendor quality issues and corrective actions as well as process returns.
·         Manage outside production partners material availability, insuring on-time delivery.
·         Managing the integrity/accuracy of purchasing and production related data.
·         Help drive and organize procurement related projects
·         Cross-functional liaison for procurement.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
·         None.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise·         Extremely agile, quick and strategic thinker that possesses strong analytical skills.
·         A developed understanding of supply chain in terms of process.
·         Experience in vendor relations
·         Drives projects to completion or resolution
·         Ability to quickly understand ERP or like system
·         Efficient, proven organizational and project management skills.
·         Demonstrates ability to quickly prioritize projects and day to day tasks.
·         Strong interpersonal/written communication skills.
·         Team player able to work well across business operations and develop strong business teams.
·         Ability to mine data using Excel ad hoc reporting and SQL

 Education and Experience·         Three (+) years of relevant education or experience in planning, purchasing, logistics, or a related field (required).·         Experience using ERP/MRP system·         Experience in a high paced manufacturing environment (preferred) and supplier negotiations·         Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred  Computer Skills •      Microsoft Office Suite•      Alphanumeric data entry. Certificates and Licenses•  None.
Why Work at Franklin Electric?Becoming a part of the Franklin Electric team not only provides outstanding benefits, it also opens doors to opportunities for future growth. Enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company. But more importantly, be satisfied in knowing you make a difference.

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