Purchasing Admin

Keytronic; Corinth (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Keytronic in Corinth, MS is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the supply chain team and department director. You will perform complex administrative duties, develop reports, and coordinate communications with buyers and vendors to ensure timely information flow.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–4 years of progressive office experience; some college and contract manufacturing exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3–4 years of progressive office experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write routine and non-routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively to managers and others.
• Advanced computer and software skills including database, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Performs varied administrative tasks requiring independent judgment.
• Maintains confidentiality in handling information.
• Develops complex spreadsheets, graphs, and reports with analysis.
• Creates routine and non-routine correspondence.
• Collaborates with buyers and supply chain staff for information flow.
• Coordinates with receiving to resolve errors and track information.
• Supports creation and management of metric data for the supply chain.
• Provides administrative support for domestic facilities.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Some College

Contract manufacturing experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Database software

PowerPoint

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Corinth MS - Corinth, MS 38834Education Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Supply ChainKeyTronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative.

We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.

KeyTronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs complex administrative duties for the department director or upper-level manager, and other department personnel. Judgment is required in solving problems and making routine recommendations. Regularly interacts with high level contacts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs a variety of departmentally specific projects and tasks, which require the use of independent judgment, initiative, and tact to determine the approach or action to take in non-routine situations.
• Deals with matters of highest confidentiality.
• Develops complex spreadsheets, graphs, presentation materials, statistical reports and other related documents that may require a high level of research, analysis and independent judgment.
• Develops, composes and types routine and non-routine correspondence regularly.
• Works with buyers and other supply chain staff to consolidate and provide accurate information in some communication with vendor base.
• Works with receiving department to work resolution and communication of errors and tracking of the information as required to resolve.
• Supports creation and management of metric data as required by the supply chain team.
• Facilitates other supply chain administrative support for domestic facilities.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Maybe asked to assist in other duties to ensure production needs are met in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties when required that are outside of normal job duties.

QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to four years of progressive office experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write routine and non-routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to managers, customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistics.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Advanced skills with computer and peripheral equipment.
• Advanced ability to use database, word processing, spreadsheet, graphing and other software as specific to the department.
• Operates copy machine, fax machine, scanner, telephone, voice mail, and FedEx Powership.
• Exercises above-average verbal and written communication skills, is highly organized, and pays great attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and maintain a high degree of responsibility and confidentiality at all times.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some College
• Experience in contract manufacturing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents, and all job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate business necessity. In support of Keytronics goals some incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all Keytronic employees are expected to:

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Help train and give guidance to other Keytronic employees
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes

Keytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.