Japanese Tier 1 chemical manufacturing company is seeking Purchasing Associate in Lemont, IL


【General Position Summary】
• This position is responsible for maintaining and improving the Company’s production process by using lean manufacturing and 5S methodology.
• Reviews procurement requests and prepares purchase orders and invoices.
• Adheres to procurement policies to eliminate purchasing risks.
• Performs administrative tasks in support of the procurement office and gives procurement-related information to suppliers and customers.
• Helps with the supplier selection process and maintains the supplier information database.


Essential Job Functions
Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports to Procurement Manager and Procurement Specialist
• Runs purchase advice reports daily and create purchase orders for raw materials and packaging materials.
• Coordinates with Production to allow for review, identification, and executive of raw material orders.
• Monitors inventory on a continuous basis to assure availability based on production schedule.
• Follows up with vendors for purchase orders and confirm delivery dates.
• Monitors pricing with vendors daily; Regularly communicates with vendors for delivery schedules, quality issues, price discrepancies, etc.
• Receives purchase orders, submit necessary paperwork to lab for inspection.
• process invoices including verifying information, inputting information into ERP and arranging payment with Accounting.
• Creates new pricing forms and submits to management for approval.
• Monitors all warehouse inventory at all locations; Mitigates inventory shortages and adjust delivery dates as needed.
• Performs monthly and year-end inventory reconciliation internally and outside warehouses.
• Maintains the supplier information database.
• Keeps KPI to date and monitors vendors performance.
• Works with Procurement Specialist with vendor related projects.

Essential Skills


• Attention to detail and ability to follow instruction.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Establish goals and work toward achievement.
• Effective time management; maximize productivity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project a positive image of the business.
• Understand, recognize and effectively manage challenges by proactively working to decrease their impact and frequency of occurring.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

【Location】
Lemont, IL

【Salary】
$60K-$70K (DOE)