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Procurement Specialist -Buyer
Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. —Morrisville, VT
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Produce Assistant Buyer/Receiver (part-time)
Hunger Mountain Co-op —Montpelier, VT
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Maintenance
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Procurement & Accounting Assistant
Manufacturing Solutions Inc —Morrisville, VT
- $53,000 - $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Administrative experience
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Manufacturing Buyer
LEDdynamics —Randolph, VT
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Produce Assistant Buyer/Receiver (substitute position)
Hunger Mountain Co-op —Montpelier, VT
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- Maintenance
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Procurement Specialist -Buyer
Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc. —Morrisville, VT
Negotiates contracts, pricing/supply agreements, and total cost agreements- including cost for outbound and inbound air shipments and container shipments.
$65,000 - $75,000 a year
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Procurement Specialist -Buyer

Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc.
Morrisville, VT

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $75,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Microsoft Excel
Supply chain
Databases
High school diploma or GED
Task prioritization
Organizational skills
Contracts

Full Job Description

OVERVIEW: The Procurement Specialist has the responsibility for acquiring production materials based on MRP output and operational needs. Utilizing strong organization and communication skills, this position works closely with Production Planning and all departments for timely, accurate and cost effective, purchasing. He/She studies sales records and inventory levels of current stock, works with/evaluates value of foreign and domestic suppliers, negotiates contracts, reviews product quality, and keeps up to date with changes affecting both supply and demand of materials. This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement:

Works closely with Senior Manufacturing group to ensure that purchasing priorities optimally align with production schedule-both short and long term; places and reschedules orders for production based on MRP output and adjusted forecasting/goals
Negotiates contracts, pricing/supply agreements, and total cost agreements- including cost for outbound and inbound air shipments and container shipments
Obtains three quotes when possible/practical for every purchase
Quotes freight and sets up ongoing contracts for inbound freight
Maintains purchase confirmation with vendors
Evaluates MRP and places orders accordingly, notifies team of discrepancies in MRP or delays of product affecting production
Cultivates positive working relationships with vendors while ensuring that value, quality, and service standards are fulfilled
Maintains communications with R&D and Quality Manager to address material quality issues; communicates quality concerns, standards, and specifications with vendor; helps resolve/account problem parts that must be replaced, reworked or credited
Quotes/schedules seasonal vendors for facilities maintenance (i.e. Lawn mowing, snowplowing, makes contract if required. Confirms copy of their insurance is on file)
Supplies appropriate drawings and 3D models to vendors
Files damage claims with trucking companies on parts delivered damaged
Ensures correct documentation and paper work is prepared and submitted to ensure problem-free entry into the U.S. for custom clearance
Co-ordinates multiple part changes on stoves with production to ensure old parts are used up

SAP Use and Supply Oversight:

Maintains purchasing data for purchased parts including lead time, minimum order quantities etc.
Determines if part is currently on order or can be changed to the new REV
Maintains stock levels of non-inventory items-sources competitive vendors, generates POs, and schedules deliveries
Assists in the development and updating of procurement policies/procedures to best support operational efficiencies
Follows ECO process- maintain part REV level in SAP as parts are changed to ensure future parts orders are at the proper REV level
Delivery and Supply Management:
Monitors and expedites delivery of materials if appropriate to meet production schedule and cost expectations
Works with receiving and accounting to resolve shipping and pricing discrepancies
Conducts supplier performance reviews to ensure expectations toward quality, service and delivery objectives are consistently met

Cost Reduction:

Reviews cost effectiveness of purchases-conducts comparative analysis between actual material costs and historical/budget expectations- identifies variances and adapts toward optimal procurement strategies
Establishes and implements cost reduction goals; provides procurement analysis/reporting through evaluation of past purchasing activity and forecasting
Works with Senior Manufacturing Group to monitor and ensure minimum stock/safety stock levels are supplied at the optimal cost levels; monitors and implements the inventory reduction program
Participates in the ECO process
Works with Engineering on implementation of new products - calculating/negotiating part cost with suppliers and expediting part order fulfillment to ensure product launch date is met

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

1-3 years of experience in a procurement/purchasing role
Appropriate higher education degree or a High School Diploma with extensive experience in appropriate job functions
Experience in negotiations and contract management
Knowledge of purchasing, MRP and inventory practices – especially in manufacturing materials and the management of production inventory
APICS Certification desirable; CPIM (Certified In Production and Inventory Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional, or CIRM (Certified in Integrated Resource Management)
Working knowledge of a major ERP with focus on the MRP system
Comfortable in basic Blueprint reading and a knowledgeable of common terms/specifications for materials
Skilled in use of various computer applications (including the Microsoft Office suite) as well as management and manipulation of large product database and spreadsheets (particularly Excel, MRP, and SAP systems)
Practiced in applying strategies relevant to a continuous improvement process
Able to independently plan and execute complex purchasing decisions with optimal results
Skilled in establishing and carrying out strong organization procedures
Able to prioritize tasks with an appropriate sense of urgency and maintain consistent follow through
Able to perform short-term and long-range planning with forecasting and comparative results analysis

Physical Requirements: Very occasional lifting up to 40 LBS. This position is located in a manufacturing facility where employees may be subject to loud noise, moving machinery, and various production hazards. Work is primarily in a stationary desk, with extensive keyboarding, occasional walking.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program

Experience:

Supply chain: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Morrisville, VT 05661 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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