Our client is looking to add a Purchasing Associate I to their team in McConnellsburg, PA!

This contract opportunity is currently budgeted for 6 months (possible extension or direct hire for the right candidate) and offers a pay rate of $21.80

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process purchase order defers, expedites, cancellations.
• Develop and run reports for unacknowledged orders and past due order management.
• Interface with suppliers on purchasing activity through the supplier portal.
• Conduct purchase price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in ERP.
• Participate in supplier business review meetings to review and improve supplier performance.
• Issue materials and services RFQs and conduct initial review of supplier response.
• Execute supplier price changes, review price increase threats and support supplier negotiations.
• Support supplier readiness for product launches.
• Participate on project teams leading supply chain optimization initiatives such as cost reduction and on-boarding suppliers.
• Minimal infrequent travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Ability to travel 10%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Internship experience or previous experience in supply chain.
• Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

Apply Today!