Purchasing Specialist - Leitchfield - ABC Technologies (USA Region)

Description

Job Title: Purchasing Specialist

ABC Technologies Inc. is a world leader in vertically integrated plastic processing, supporting a global organization with locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.

We have an opening for a Purchasing Specialist at our ABC Leitchfield Facility. The role is responsible for overseeing the efficient flow of materials throughout the production process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with IATF16945 and ISO14001 standards.
• Monitor and maintain optimal levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support production schedules.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure accuracy.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure favorable terms and resolve any issues.
• Generate purchase orders based on production requirements and inventory levels.
• Verify order accuracy, pricing, and terms before processing and submitting to suppliers.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent shortages and excess stock.
• Collaborate with production and planning teams to align purchasing activities with production schedules.
• Address material shortages or issues that may impact the production process.
• Manage purchasing transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, and contracts.
• Update and manage the supplier database with relevant information.
• Collaborate with quality control team to ensure purchased materials meet established standards and specifications.
• Facilitate the movement of materials within the facility.
• Resolve quality issues with suppliers promptly.
• Provide information to management for strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in material handling, storage, and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all purchasing activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite especially Microsoft Excel.
• IQMS experience preferred.