Newberry, South carolina
Purchasing Department (Specialist) Job Opening in Newberry, South carolina - General Description
Job title : Purchasing Staff
Full / Part Time : Full-Time
Work Location : Newberry, South Carolina.
Role Purpose:
The position is responsible for applying the guidelines of company policies, procedures, controls, and objectives with a wide variety of suppliers to obtain products that meet company specifications.
Major Responsibilities:
( Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position)
Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
Prepare and process requisitions and POs for supplies and equipment.
Assist purchasing manager in managing the purchasing department?s budget
Review PO claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
Assist purchasing manager in preparing reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
Manage materials inventory process, coordinating the planning and procurement of materials, equipment, tools, and supplies by creating and maintaining Bill of Materials (BOM), monthly work orders, and more to drive Materials Requirement Planning (MRP).
Manage E&O (end of life) components
with contract manufactures and source alternate supplies in joint efforts with engineers
Assist in preparing POs or bid requests.
Partner with Quality Control department to determine proper corrective actions against defective or unqualified goods or services.
Conduct annual physical inventory, and additional cycle counts as necessary to ensure system inventory accuracy
Assist in tracking and reporting KPIs to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Assist in developing and maintaining positive supplier relationships.
Contact suppliers with requests for quotes (RFQ), delivery information, and cross-references.
Works with suppliers for improvement opportunities in terms of cost, quality, on-time delivery, and lead-time.
Perform continual market analysis and monitor supplier progress.
Assist in analyzing material requirements to ensure receiving goods/services on time.
Locate and maintain contact with material suppliers through visits, electronic communication and written correspondence.
Proactively manage commodities to ensure suppliers are meeting the requirements of the company.
Assist in resolving pricing and receiving discrepancies with suppliers.
Discuss defective or unqualified goods with quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine the cause and take corrective action.
Perform all other duties as assigned or required.
Accountable for the quality of work.
Accurately and timely recording of information on specified documents.
Proper use and care of equipment and materials staged in workplace.
Other responsibilities as assigned by management; job duties may change at any time with or without notice
Background, Experience& Qualifications:
1-4 years of purchasing and/or inventory control, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to build and maintain rapport with all company departments and vendors
Strong problem-solving, strategic-thinking, and critical-analysis ability in resolving purchasing, inventory, and accounting issues
Proficiency in CRM software and spreadsheet preparation and analysis (Excel). Strong preference for candidates with Visual manufacturing software expertise.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to prioritize projects and recognize deficiencies in paperwork.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Extremely organized and detailed oriented with excellent follow-up
ERP system experience
MRP and Supply Chain knowledge
Proficient in PC applications to include: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
APICS, CPM, CPIM certification preferred.
Company Information
SAMSUNG Home Appliance (New Manufacturing Plant)
BIG THINGS HAPPEN HERE. The amazing products for which Samsung is known world-wide are the results of the amazing people who work here. Their talent, creativity, dedication, and commitment to innovation are what make us who we are. To continue to be a world leader in technology, we focus on attracting the best talent available and offer a corporate culture in which every individual can challenge themselves to discover how good they are, and how great they can become.
Samsung?s new home appliance manufacturing plant in South Carolina is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America, LLC. (SEHA). It will be located in Newberry County, South Carolina and plans to be operational as of January. in 2018. With this new Samsung plant, Samsung plans to expand its U.S. operation and deepen our connection with American consumers, engineers and innovators.
The Samsung organization is one of the most decorated brands in the electronics industry. Our company is currently ranked #7 in Interbrand?s "100 Best Global Brands," and named #3 on the Boston Consulting Group list as one of the world's most innovative companies in 2014.
At Samsung we work hard ? every day. It is a fast-paced and challenging work environment, and we are a nimble team that constantly pushes ourselves to be the best. If you have energy, passion, dedication and drive, and you thrive in a fast-paced workplace, the rewards at Samsung are many. Imagine working for a global company that is a world leader in innovation, in an environment where exciting things happen every day. Imagine working with an amazing group of visionaries/ individuals who make products that bring joy to millions of people across the globe every single day. Imagine where you want to be, and who you want to be. At possibilities are limitless.
To this end, we follow various protocols during the recruitment process, including but not limited to, avoiding the inadvertent disclosure of confidential information of the applicant?s former employer. Samsung Electronics provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
?THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT; SAMSUNG IS AN ?AT-WILL? EMPLOYER?
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
purchasing in manufacturing environment: 1 year
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