Procurement Admin Clerk

at Cox Machine Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Procurement Admin Clerk
Pay: $22.00/hr

Responsible for purchasing goods, raw materials and hardware for both divisions in a timely, economical and cost-efficient manner; to meet set requirements that support Cox Quality Management System. Manage vendor metrics (on time delivery/quality metrics/cost), order creation, order tracking, cost management including resolving pricing issues, claim assertions, inventory turns/reorder points/min/max. Work with suppliers and divisions to develop strategic plans for goods/material/hardware procurement.
Job Experience
•    At least 1 year of buying or procurement experience preferred
Responsibilities
•    Purchase supplies, material, outside services and parts for the organization
•    Ensure compliance with related policies and contract processes and standards
•    Work closely with functional, operational and suppliers to facilitate accurate and complete material and service requirements to achieve the best available cost, quality reliability, continuity and delivery
•    Manage purchase order processing, including:
•    Administer change requests, expedite or defer orders as required based on business need and forecast changes
•    Maintain and update pricing or delivery date changes on material and service purchase orders
•    As required, support the resolution of issues/disputes (pricing, quality, timing, claims, liens, etc.) associated with purchases
•    Monitor the status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials/services, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of future problems
•    Maintain current and thorough knowledge of customer pulls and GSS data to determine supply/demand conditions, negotiate quantities, price, terms, and delivery schedules for purchases in accordance with daily purchasing requirements
•    Seek competitive alternatives, assess vendor capabilities and past performance, and develop action plans for alternative material/hardware sources
•    Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
•    Strong communication and teamwork skills
•    Proven negotiation skills
•    Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
•    Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
•    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to respond effectively to procurement inquiries and independently facilitate the resolution of procurement issues
•    Ability to coordinate multiple activities, prioritize tasks, and respond quickly to stakeholders
•    Ability to foster effective teamwork and collaboration

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