Purchasing

Position: Purchasing Oak Ridge Division

Reports to: Production Manager

Responsibilities:

• Review purchases for all items of ALI starting with raw material for label divisions. Consolidate the purchasing for the two locations and analysis the best purchasing methods for the material depending on usage delivery times etc.
• Establish a rating system for the vendors of ALI that takes into account quality delivery and cost savings opportunities presented to us.
• Negotiate for the consolidated spend better pricing for the raw material component of ALI.
• Set goals for reduction in dollars invested in raw materials which will be a combination of price reduction and material on the floor.
• In the current price increase environment determine through negotiations if price increases can be eliminated through better negotiation. If some price increases are taken track increases through ALI customer contracts for customer price increases.
• Study consolidation for better pricing of other purchases including dies inks office supplies etc.
• Look for other vendors for base raw materials so that we can broaden our reach for a vendor base for better negotiating strength.
• Negotiate payment terms and discounts from all vendors.

Pay Range: Depending on prior experience $20$22 per hour with a review at the end of 90 days for increase based upon performance.

Background needed:

• Heavy math and excel skills required.
• Prior experience of at least five years in purchasing of manufacturing raw materials and/or background in accounts payable with accounting experience.
• Lives within 20 mile driving range of Oak Ridge.

• Review purchases for all items of ALI starting with raw material for label divisions. Consolidate the purchasing for the two locations and analysis the best purchasing methods for the material depending on usage delivery times etc.
• Establish a rating system for the vendors of ALI that takes into account quality delivery and cost savings opportunities presented to us.
• Negotiate for the consolidated spend better pricing for the raw material component of ALI.
• Set goals for reduction in dollars invested in raw materials which will be a combination of price reduction and material on the floor.
• In the current price increase environment determine through negotiations if price increases can be eliminated through better negotiation. If some price increases are taken track increases through ALI customer contracts for customer price increases.
• Study consolidation for better pricing of other purchases including dies inks office supplies etc.
• Look for other vendors for base raw materials so that we can broaden our reach for a vendor base for better negotiating strength.
• Negotiate payment terms and discounts from all vendors.

Requirements :

• Heavy math and excel skills required.
• Prior experience of at least five years in purchasing of manufacturing raw materials and/or background in accounts payable with accounting experience.
• Lives within 20 mile driving range of Oak Ridge.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime