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UltraSource LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UltraSource LLC, founded in 1883, serves the processing and packaging equipment needs of thousands of companies worldwide in the meat and poultry, seafood, produce and dairy industries. Our comprehensive offering includes hundreds of products that enable us to tailor equipment solutions to meet production line objectives, labor goals, budgets and brand image.

This role is responsible for procuring assigned products and services for the organization, identifying and qualifying vendors, collecting

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; associates or bachelor’s preferred.
• ERP/MRP and inventory management experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems like Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential.
• CPM or CPIM certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and qualify vendors; perform vendor reviews or market analysis.
• Collect product requirements from sales, engineering and production; obtain drawings, datasheets, prices, order minimums and multiples, availability, delivery dates, and tracking information; maintain in ERP.
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Process, approve and deliver purchase orders to meet targeted inventory goals; monitor past due orders and expedite delivery.
• Work with production and quality to address defective products, determine root cause, and take corrective action.
• Resolve receiving issues and approve invoice exceptions for payment.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Vendor management

CPM/CPIM certifications (plus)

Education

High School/GED

Associates or Bachelor's preferred

3–7 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics SCM

Microsoft Dynamics F&O

Microsoft AX

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft 365

Job description

Since our founding in 1883, UltraSource has served the processing and packaging equipment needs of thousands of companies worldwide in the meat and poultry, seafood, produce and dairy industries. Our comprehensive offering includes hundreds of products that enable us to custom tailor equipment solutions that meet the production line objectives, labor goals, budget constraints and brand image of our customers.

Summary:

Responsible for procuring the assigned products and services for the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies, analyzes, and qualifies vendors. Performs vendor reviews or market analysis of products periodically. Proposes process and product improvements
• Collects the product requirements from sales, engineering, and production. Works with vendors to obtain drawings, technical datasheets, prices, order minimums and multiples, availability, delivery dates, and tracking information. Maintain this information in the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and other systems.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Process, approve and deliver purchase orders to meet targeted inventory goals. Monitors past due orders and expedites delivery of goods from vendors as required.
• Works with production and quality to address defective products, determine the root cause, and take corrective action
• Helps resolve receiving issues and approves invoice exceptions (quantity or price differs from the P.O.) for payment by accounting

Other Responsibilities:

• Observe all safety and security procedures for our area. Use equipment and materials properly and report potentially unsafe conditions to management. Your personal safety actions will be accountable in your performance review.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School/GED Required. Associates or bachelor’s preferred; or 3-7 years related experience.
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), MRP (Material Requirements Planning), and inventory management experience are preferred.

Computer Skills:

• High level of understanding of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or MRP (Material Requirements Planning). Microsoft Dynamics Supply Chain Management (SCM), Finance & Operations (F&O), Microsoft AX, or Microsoft Business Central experience is a plus.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Other Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organization, problem-solving, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with vendors and employees
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or CPIM (Certified Production & Inventory Manager) certifications are a plus

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and climate contolled.