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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 25 - 33
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
Schedule and coordinate purchases and orders between Alexandria Industries and its suppliers
Monitor requisitions MRP requirements and purchase orders
Partner with departments throughout the company to source and select the best qualified suppliers
Develop and solicit bid proposals by category
Keep other departments informed of any delays or changes in scheduled arrival times of products or services required for the manufacturing process.
Maintain item and vendor files.
Accurately maintain information in the purchasing module of our business software and utilize this information for analyzing our suppliers
Accomplish all administrative duties associated with the Purchasing Department and all other special delegated duties as needed
Confer with internal colleagues and suppliers to determine root cause of quality issues and corrective action needed to prevent reoccurrence.
Work with suppliers to develop their corrective action reports in order to prevent errors or problems
Assist the Purchasing Manager in developing and implementing procedures to ensure compliance with ISO procedures and the supplier certification process
Assist in the decision making process as to which subcontractors Alexandria Industries chooses to partner with
Help develop and monitor purchasing procedures within the company.
Utilize software systems to analyze data on costs and quality
Backup Manager and fellow buyers.
OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job)
Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education:
High school diploma or equivalent degree
Associates or Bachelors degree in business management or related program preferred
2. Experience:
3 years of purchasing and inventory experience
5 years of manufacturing experience
3. Other required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong computer skills (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint Access)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong coordination and judgment skills
Intermediate math skills
Basic blueprint reading skills
Ability to provide exceptional leadership and support to team members
Ability to take part in continuous education and training
Familiarity with the ISO 9015 requirements in regards to purchasing
BENEFITS
- A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
- Group Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
- Company Provided Work Uniforms
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
STARTING RANGE: $25-$33.00
Key Skills
- GIS
- JAWS
- Military Experience
- Business Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
- Exercise Planning
- MRP
About Company
Alexandria Industries is a multifaceted manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions, machining, stretch forming, bending, heatsinks, and injection molding. Learn more.
