Purchasing & Procurement Customer Service Rep

We are seeking a Purchasing & Procurement Customer Service Rep to support a global electrical distribution company in Bristol, IN or Horicon, WI.

This is an onsite contract to hire role, upon FT conversion may be asked to support site in Bristol, IN (2 hours away)

Duration: 6-months

Shift: Mon-Thurs 6AM-4:30PM with occasional OT.

Steel Toe Shoes Required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; may coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items.
• Follow all company and customer Standard Operating Procedures.
• Place purchase requisitions and vendor purchase orders.
• Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers.
• Produce customer KPI measurement data.
• Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by the company’s inventory management or other Enterprise Resource Planning application.
• Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory; coordinate other liquidation activities as required.
• Perform procurement activities to ensure the customer’s current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and/or non-stock, or spot buy) are met and in alignment with the company’s purchasing strategies.
• Research, assess, and make recommendations for vendors and/or specific items of request to ensure they comply with specifications and meet the customers quality, pricing, and delivery standards.
• Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations produced by the company’s inventory management or other Enterprise Resource Planning application.
• Identify opportunities for and document customer cost savings.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with one or more suppliers, vendors, and assigned customers.
• Assess existing orders to determine action for expediting or de-expediting for optimal delivery.
• Follow-up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicate status of orders with customers.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to LEAN operating practices; ensure the worksite is professional, clean and neat always.

Requirements

Education:

• CPM certification (preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Business, Finance, etc. (preferred)

Required:

• Excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, organizational and execution skills.
• Computer skills and aptitude to learn the various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Inventory Management applications.
• Must have some form of purchasing experience working with vendors and suppliers; preferably in an automotive manufacturing setting
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with MS-Office products.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• May be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Understanding of inventory concepts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• 1+ years of procurement experience
• MRO purchasing experience
• Automotive knowledge

Benefits

• Dental
• Temp-to-hire
• Medical
• Vision

An equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

For more information about Hi-Quality Recruits, please visit https://hiqualityrecruits.com/