Purchasing

Techcrane International LLC; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Techcrane International LLC in Covington, LA is seeking a Purchasing professional for a full-time clerical position. The role involves operational tasks such as preparing and processing purchase orders, managing vendor relationships, and coordinating logistics.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, previous purchasing experience, and strong negotiation skills. The salary range for this position is between $45,000 and $65,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience preferred.
• Able to use general computer applications.
• Ability to select and negotiate prices for materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase orders.
• Track and expedite purchase orders.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving logistics.
• Locate and evaluate approved vendors.
• Review vendor quotations for policy conformance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Computer applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Purchasing

Full Time Clerical Corporate, Covington, LA, US

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Job Purpose

Perform all operational aspects of Purchasing.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and process purchase orders for supplies, equipment, materials and services.
• Track and expedite purchase orders; issue change orders when applicable.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving; arrange all ground, sea and air logistics for open jobs.
• Locate approved vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Must keep a minimum of 3 valid vendor choices for each product. This will require aggressive price search.
• Review vendor quotations and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Review, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• Verify billing versus purchase orders in issues of discrepancy; make corrections accordingly.
• Create and implement part numbers for drawings and new items purchased.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous purchasing experience preferred.
• Able to use general computer applications.
• Ability to select, negotiate the purchase of and order materials, equipment and services at fair prices.

Physical and Mental Demands

• May spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
• Will spend majority of time in office setting.
• May spend time in warehouse, assembly shop and welding shop.