Purchasing Specialist

1 day ago


Greenville, South Carolina, United States Amsted Rail Company Inc Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Specialist to join our team at Amsted Rail Company Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet business objectives.
  • Manage indirect and direct purchase orders, ensuring compliance with spending limits and budgets.
  • Provide supply chain inputs and data for monthly S&OP meetings, communicating production component shortages and plans.
  • Obtain quotes, evaluate bids, and negotiate prices and delivery for new and existing requirements.
  • Develop and implement tools to provide Supply Chain with forecast information, enabling uninterrupted materials and services.
  • Work closely with Operations resources to maximize raw material velocity while minimizing production disruptions due to shortages.
  • Develop and implement consistent methods of inputting and maintaining purchasing data in the business system, managing timely payment of invoices.
  • Develop supplier programs to meet annual direct and indirect cost saving and inventory reduction targets, supporting Corporate Working Capital reduction efforts.
  • Identify and develop key strategic suppliers to improve supply chain performance.
  • Provide liaison support between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues.
  • Develop and maintain Purchasing Procedures and documentation in accordance with Greenville Quality Assurance System, Corporate Procedures, and U.S. Law.
  • Train affected employees on pertinent procedures and work instructions for procurement systems.
  • Maintain accurate counts of raw and WIP inventory at outside sub-contractors and vendor consignment inventory on company properties.
  • Establish direct material costs standard costs for all materials.
  • Work through the sample and supplier approval process for new components.
  • Develop timelines and adhere to for specific projects.
  • Find and initiate cost savings opportunities.
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline.
  • Have 5-10 years of hands-on experience in a similar position or discipline, with purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Hold CPM or APICS's CPIM certification – Preferred.
  • Have a strong background in contract and vendor negotiations.
  • Be proficient in PC skills, MS Office, MRP/ERP, and SAP, with LEAN manufacturing preferred.
  • Have strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills, with the ability to work with diverse groups of people.
  • Be prepared for domestic and international travel, up to 30%.
  • Have knowledge of metals markets and alloys preferred.
  • Have experience in project buying.


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