Top 5 Purchasing associate Jobs in Milwaukee, Wi

PURCHASING ASSOCIATE
Pope Scientific, Inc. —Saukville, WI
- $29 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS —Milwaukee, WI
- $77,000 - $202,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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KOHLS —Menomonee Falls, WI
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Inventory Control Associate
PS SEASONING & SPICES INC —Richfield, WI
- Overtime
- Oracle
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
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PURCHASING ASSOCIATE

Pope Scientific, Inc.
Saukville, WI

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Job Details

Full-time
$29 - $34 an hour

Benefits

Profit sharing
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
SAP
Filing
Employee relationship building
Attention to detail
Supply chain management
Vendor relationship management
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Materials management
Bachelor of Arts

Full Job Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Purchasing Associate to join our procurement team. Under the direction of the Inventory Control Manager, the Purchasing Associate is responsible for the purchasing of materials, equipment, and supplies in the organization, taking into consideration cost, quality and production time constraints.

Responsibilities

Assess vendor capabilities, develop alternate sources, and evaluate vendor performance.
Participate in process improvement efforts and assist in establishing department practices and procedures.
Ensure that purchasing documents are properly entered, distributed internally and to vendors, and filed.
Prepare purchasing status reports and gather additional information as needed.
Follow-up with vendors to ensure on time delivery and communicate any issues to the appropriate personnel.
Send forecasts and requests for quotes to vendors; update the ERP system accordingly.
Participate in other related processes such as; Engineering Change Notices, Returning Materials to Vendors, Inventory Audits, and Annual Physical Inventory.
Establish beneficial and professional relationships with internal customers, vendors and supply chain
Support the Inventory Control Manager on an as-needed basis to meet company objectives.
Any other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

· Accepts responsibility for own actions

· Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles including sourcing, purchasing, inventory management, logistics, and pricing strategies.

· Familiarity with procurement processes such as vendor sourcing and supplier relationship management.

· Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable terms while maintaining positive supplier relationships.

· Understanding of production planning, merchandising practices, and e-commerce operations is a plus.

· Ability to analyze data within ERP systems like SAP to make informed purchasing decisions.

· Self-directed, shows initiative toward accomplishment.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail

· Works well with others

· Resourceful

· Inventive

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires education generally equivalent to a bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with coursework in business administration and five years of industrial purchasing experience.

Proven experience with ERP system, preferably Epicor / SAP.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and vendors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Join us as a Purchasing Associate and play a vital role in driving our supply chain excellence! Your expertise will help us deliver quality products efficiently while building strong partnerships with suppliers worldwide.

Pay: $29.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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