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Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Tell City (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Life insurance

Fitness membership

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading supplier of iron castings is seeking a procurement specialist to create and manage purchase orders, assess vendor quotations, and oversee stockroom operations. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business or engineering, along with computer skills in Microsoft Office and SAP. This role offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals in Tell City, Indiana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders.
• Assess vendor quotations and materials.
• Reviewed and organize stockroom operations.
• Review obsolete or slow moving inventory.
• Collaborate with suppliers regularly on product improvement or alternative supplies.
• Communicate with Engineers, Management, and Suppliers.
• Maintain and track past due purchase orders within SAP.
• Manage stockroom operations and central supply personnel engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies.
• Work with accounts payable and reconcile company credit card.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control procurement activities.
• Organize, supervise, and direct the work of storeroom.
• Prepare instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
• Design, implement, manage, and monitor procurement reporting systems.

Skills

Computer skills including Microsoft programs and SAP

Effective oral and written communication

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Interpersonal and customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or engineering

Two to four years related experience

Tools

SAP accounting software

Job description

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide. Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

Responsibilities

• Create, process, and manage purchase orders.
• Assess quotations from vendors based on requirements, pricing, performance, and payment terms.
• Review and approve new materials for the stockroom.
• Review obsolete or slow moving inventory.
• Collaborate with suppliers regularly on product improvement or alternative supplies.
• Communicate with Engineers, Management, and Suppliers.
• Maintain and track past due purchase orders within SAP to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage stockroom operations and central supply personnel engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies and equipment.
• Work directly with accounts payable and reconciliation of company credit card.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
• Organizes, supervises, and directs the work of storeroom.
• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
• Designs, implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.

Preferred Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree in business, supply chain or engineering.
• Two to Four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Computer skills, which include all Microsoft programs and knowledge of SAP accounting software.
• Possess and demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Flexible work schedule for shift and department mobility.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently to plan and organize daily tasks.

Benefits

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Short and long term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employer funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program.
• Fitness membership.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.