Purchasing Specialist

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Job description

Description:

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the procurement and inventory control of indirect materials to support the production floor and maintenance departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description - other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

• Review and confirm specifications, quantities, price, lead-times, and requirements on the Purchase Orders.
• Maintain and organize records and reports for efficient and timely referencing, as required by purchasing procedures.
• Prepares purchase orders and bid requests.
• Manage annual pricing on MRO. Pricing negotiations with support from direct Supervisor.
• Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO) indirect (support direct as needed)
• Review and follow up on past due Purchase Orders
• Support maintenance with materials required for scheduled PM's
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels within established goals and develop supplier stocking programs.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding expediting, late deliveries, and pricing discrepancies
• Assist Accounting to resolve receipt and payment discrepancies on purchase orders and invoices
• Adheres to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
• With support from direct supervisor, negotiates best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on a specific budget and schedule requirements.
• Support Company/Department goals of reducing cost, quality, safety, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Assist department Supervisor and Buyers as needed
• Interfaces with all departments and resolves problems and issues as necessary.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 - 3 years of related job experience
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Attention to small details as well as strong math skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a structured team
• Strong knowledge of purchasing terminology and practices

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, education reimbursement, and annual bonus potential.

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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