Purchasing Coordinator - Washington, MO

Responsible for purchasing joist complex items where detailed specification is involved. Comply with the scope of application of the ISO 9000 standard. Perform duties consistent with corporate mission, guiding principles, and divisional objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Govern all joist purchasing activities and establish policies concerning the joist procurement of materials and supplies.
• Ensure the constant exploration of new purchasing sources, products, materials, processes, and ideas and ensure all the information is available to needed departments.
• As needed, implement changes to specifications or adopt substitutions at the least cost to the company.
• Assure that purchase sources deliver purchases in quantity and at the price, quality, and time required, and follow up on major purchase orders to ensure delivery on schedule.
• Seek the advice of the Plant Manager with respect to future production plans, and purchasing and inventory requirements that may arise.
• Provide advantageous sales of obsolete, damaged, scrap, or excess equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Administer the ordering and clerical activities involved in purchasing, such as the distribution of bids or inquiries, the receipt of quotations, negotiations, and the receipt and checking of invoices for payment.
• Keep informed of current laws, rules, and regulations affecting the purchasing and delivery of required materials.
• Work in collaboration with the Purchasing Supervisor when needed to seek the advice of the Corporate Attorney on the form of major purchase contracts.
• Manage inventory levels and values to meet but not exceed purchasing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Regular and reliable attendance.