Purchasing Associate

As one of the premier providers of coatings solutions in the Midwest, Diamond Vogel focuses on meeting and exceeding customers’ expectations. We are currently searching for a candidate that shares the value of providing excellence in service. Our Sheboygan Falls, WI, location is actively seeking a Purchasing Associate—this is a role for a results-oriented multi-tasker who possesses the ability to effectively handle competing/changing priorities with keen attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines. The position provides opportunities for career growth as Category Manager and Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities

Purchasing Transactions and Cross-Functional Collaboration

o   Review and evaluate purchase requisitions generated by ERP system

o   Identify and escalate critical stock-out situations

o   Ensure alignment with production operations, participate daily in operations schedule reviews

o   Utilize demand planning forecasts to develop long-term procurement strategies

Data and Materials Management

o   Update settings and manage inventory levels of assigned parts (prices, lot sizes, etc.) and relevant suppliers (lead times, etc.)

o   Analyze procurement spend and identify optimization opportunities

o   Identify risks and provide recommendations to mitigate

o   Align corporate inventory KPIs

o   Resolve quality issues with suppliers

Safety Culture

o   Ensure that employees understand and comply with Diamond Vogel safety programs

o   Identify and recommend safety improvement opportunities

o   Act as a champion for a safe work environment for all employees

Skills, Qualifications, and Education

  • Possess excellent organizational skills to set priorities and goals
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or finance OR HS diploma with experience
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in purchasing or relevant supply chain role
  • Experience using MRP to support supply chain activities
  • Intermediate knowledge of data management software and standard business software (MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)

We offer competitive wages and a complete benefit package, including health care, dental, and vision; 401k; life & disability insurance; HSA (health savings account); PTO (paid time off); and more.

To apply for this position, please complete and submit our online application near the top of this page.

 

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