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

Duration: 6-months

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

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Key Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers.
• Produce customer KPI measurement data.
• Place purchase requisitions and vendor purchase orders.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; may coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items.
• 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.
• Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by the company’s inventory management or other Enterprise Resource Planning application.
• 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.
• Adhere to LEAN operating practices; ensure the worksite is professional, clean and neat always.
• 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.
• Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory; coordinate other liquidation activities as required.
• Follow all company and customer Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follow-up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicate status of orders with customers.

Requirements

Education:

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

Required:

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

Preferred:

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

Benefits

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

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/