Purchase Officer

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a highly motivated selfdirected Coordinator to fulfill an important function in our overall supply chain. This role will help us maximize our supply chain efficiency ensuring timely and accurate system dates as well as orderly payment of our vendors.

As a member of the procurement team for GSM (Global Supply Management) you support the of our purchase order process. This opportunity works with vendors and supports our global procurement team. You will have exposure to excellent career progression opportunities and our commitment to your professional growth.

What you do:

• Prepare text Purchase orders from SAP purchase requisitions doculink supporting quotes/invoices release for approval

• Support with Issuing InterCompany Purchase Order for standard components from purchase requisitions

• Complete order confirmation process for direct materials in SAP:

  • Review supplier date acknowledgement confirm requested dates are met.

  • Check if dates cannot be met if there will be a production impact and escalate if impacted.

  • Confirm back to the supplier the dates are acceptable.

  • Contact customers that have not confirmed PO to ensure order is accepted and timing is met. Escalate to originating buyer if there is a problem.

• Purchase Order Invoice matching:

  • Review invoices kicked back from Accounts Payable. If tolerance criteria is met log reason for kickback and resolve with AP.

  • If invoice doesnt match log problem: if volume (partial or overshipped tolerance) confirm with originating buyer and approve for payment.

  • If pricing or other issue escalate to originating buyer for resolution.

• Provide Purchase Order Information to Logistics:

  • Work with Suppliers and Buyers to provide any information required to clear shipments through customs.

What you bring

• Accuracy attention to detail

• Communication skills.

• Ability to work independently in a structured environment

• Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with our purpose strategy and values.

Required Skills

• Entry level prior purchasing experience an asset but not required experience with SAP or other integrated MRP environment is an asset.

• Post secondary diploma or degree in procurement or materials management. Bachelors degree in Business Administration Science Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience. Operations or supply management or related field preferred.

• At least 35 years of experience in purchasing procurement or supply chain. Experience with SAP is a big asset.

• Demonstrated teamwork productivity accuracy dedication and professionalism.

• Must be fluent in Microsoft Office products including Excel Word Outlook etc.

Who we are:

MoldMasters is a global leader in the plastics industry.We design manufacture distribute sell and service highly engineered and customized plastic processing equipment and systems. Our hot runners temperature controllers auxiliary injection and coinjection systems are utilized by customers of all sizes in every industry from small localmanufacturers to large worldwide OEM manufacturers of the most widely recognized brands. Over the course of our 50 year history weve built our reputation on delivering the best performance through our broad range ofinnovative technologies that optimize production toenhance molded part quality increase productivity and lower part cost. Unlock your operations full potential with MoldMasters. MoldMasters is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highlyengineered missioncritical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large attractive end markets including durable plastics food and recycling. Guided by our Purpose Shape What Matters For Tomorrow we pursue excellence collaboration and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates customers communities and other stakeholders. To learn more visit: www.Hillenbrand.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individuals age race color sex religion national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment email us at . In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand everyone is welcome to apply and Shape What Matters for Tomorrow.