Purchasing Assitant

Duluth, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purchasing Assistant

Duluth MN

Sofidel America a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group is a leading manufacturer of paper products globally. Established in 2012 within the United States and headquartered in Horsham PA Sofidel America operates manufacturing plants in ten states including Minnesota. With subsidiaries in 15 countries and over 7500 employees worldwide Sofidel Group is dedicated to producing high-quality paper for hygienic and domestic use.

The Duluth location is undergoing rapid expansion making it an exciting time to join our team. Our workforce is engaged dependable and values team-based culture. Apply today if you are looking for a workplace where you can grow and develop within the organization and build a career. An ideal team member is highly organized and interested in a team-based work setting. Join our team today!

As a Purchasing Assistant you will be responsible for managing the purchasing process for the categories of goods with the aim of increasing the generation of value for the business and to create new business-financial opportunities in accordance with the established company strategies guidelines and procedures.

The hourly rate for this role is $26.44 an hour.

Essential Job Functions:

Negotiate purchasing terms with suppliers and in compliance with the set objectives in order to meet the expectations of the internal stakeholders.
Manage the categories of goods in accordance with the technical requirements concerned and in the interest of business optimization.
Promote the development of economies of scale and the improvement and optimization of relationships making uniform and centralizing control of the Suppliers Management/purchasing process.
Participate in the supplier selection process.
Monitor the suitability of the requirements of suppliers in relation to the needs of the group.
Implement the best practices for managing the purchasing process.
Interface with the organizational positions of the Sofidel America Purchasing Department and the other corporate departments in the execution of their operations

Job Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management or equivalent business experience.
3 years Purchasing and Customer Service experience in a manufacturing industry
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task and work independently.
Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
Customer service internal and external

Experience with SAP preferred.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to learn and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:		Lift/Carry Requirements:
Stand	C (Constantly)	10 lbs. or less	O (Occasionally)
Walk	C (Constantly)	11-20 lbs.	O (Occasionally)
Sit	F (Frequently)	21-50 lbs.	O (Occasionally)
Handling /Fingering	C (Constantly)	51- 100 lbs.	O (Occasionally)
Reach Outward	C (Constantly)	Over 100 lbs.	N (Not Applicable)
Speak	F (Frequently)
Hear Clearly	F (Frequently)
Reach Above Shoulder	O (Occasionally)
Climb	O (Occasionally)
Crawl	O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel	O (Occasionally)
Bend	O (Occasionally)
Key
N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)	Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently)	Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near Distance Color Peripheral Depth Perception)
Sense of Sound (within normal range) and touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when in the plant and warehouse areas. PPE will include safety shoes eye and ear protection reflective vests and hairnets or hats along with any other necessary protection. Temperatures in the plant/warehouse can range a great deal from season to season. The employee will be exposed to considerable paper dust and employees will also be exposed to noise levels that will require hearing protection.

EEO Statement:

Sofidel America is an equal opportunity employer. Sofidel America is committed to all federal state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants employment decision at the company will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status. This policy extends to all terms conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all Sofidel America facilities.

ADA Statement for Accommodation:

Sofidel America complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

Purchasing AssistantDuluth MNSofidel America a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group is a leading manufacturer of paper products globally. Established in 2012 within the United States and headquartered in Horsham PA Sofidel America operates manufacturing plants in ten states including Minnesota. With subs...

Purchasing Assistant

Duluth MN

The hourly rate for this role is $26.44 an hour.

Essential Job Functions:

Negotiate purchasing terms with suppliers and in compliance with the set objectives in order to meet the expectations of the internal stakeholders.
Manage the categories of goods in accordance with the technical requirements concerned and in the interest of business optimization.
Promote the development of economies of scale and the improvement and optimization of relationships making uniform and centralizing control of the Suppliers Management/purchasing process.
Participate in the supplier selection process.
Monitor the suitability of the requirements of suppliers in relation to the needs of the group.
Implement the best practices for managing the purchasing process.
Interface with the organizational positions of the Sofidel America Purchasing Department and the other corporate departments in the execution of their operations

Job Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management or equivalent business experience.
3 years Purchasing and Customer Service experience in a manufacturing industry
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task and work independently.
Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
Customer service internal and external

Experience with SAP preferred.

Physical Demands:		Lift/Carry Requirements:
Stand	C (Constantly)	10 lbs. or less	O (Occasionally)
Walk	C (Constantly)	11-20 lbs.	O (Occasionally)
Sit	F (Frequently)	21-50 lbs.	O (Occasionally)
Handling /Fingering	C (Constantly)	51- 100 lbs.	O (Occasionally)
Reach Outward	C (Constantly)	Over 100 lbs.	N (Not Applicable)
Speak	F (Frequently)
Hear Clearly	F (Frequently)
Reach Above Shoulder	O (Occasionally)
Climb	O (Occasionally)
Crawl	O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel	O (Occasionally)
Bend	O (Occasionally)
Key
N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)	Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently)	Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)