Summary:

This Position is responsible for utilizing the ERP software to ensure that all material and products are available as required while learning about the products and services that Orizon sells and purchases. This position also must become familiar with the different functions in the organization and what their purpose is.

• General Responsibilities

  • Utilize Material Requirements Planning system to ensure production requirements are supported by on time delivery of material.
  • Manage assigned Material Requirements Planning purchase requirements.
  • Generate and issue Purchase Orders for Purchase Requisitions.
  • Follow-up on late Purchase Orders and issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests when necessary to hold suppliers accountable.
  • Forecast production requirements to supply base.
  • Manage assigned material exceptions.
  • Assist accounting in resolving invoice discrepancies and disputes.
  • Provide weekly and monthly metrics to the team.
  • Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers.
  • Manage yearly supplier scorecards for quality and delivery performance.
  • Initiate consignment or stocking program to ensure supply and reduce days of inventory on-hand.
  • Maintains safe and clean work environment; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
  
  

  Qualifications:

  • Must have bachelor’s degree
  • Must have 1-2 years of Purchasing with a ERP software in a manufacturing environment
  • Must have excellent verbal, written and listening skills and have the ability to provide written and verbal instructions and present information clearly
  • Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
  • Must be able to pass basic skills assessment for Microsoft Excel and also demonstrate basic skills with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Occasional overnight travel is required.
  • Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
  • Must have the ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Experience

• 3 year(s): 3 Procurement experience

Education

• Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers