Purchasing Specialist - Supply Chain Management Dept

Fuyao Glass America; Moraine (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuyao Glass America in Moraine, OH, is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in the Supply Chain Management Department. You will gain exposure to procurement processes, evaluate supplier quotes, and support data-driven purchasing decisions using ERP systems.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in business or related field, are proficient with Microsoft Office and Plex ERP, and can communicate in English and Mandarin. No prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Languages: English and Mandarin.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Plex ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply foundational knowledge to support basic purchasing and supply chain activities.
• Assist in RFQ activities by gathering supplier quotes and pricing information.
• Coordinate with engineering, supplier quality, and production teams to confirm requirements.
• Monitor supplier order status and delivery schedules; report issues to supervisors.
• Coordinate with suppliers to track order execution and resolve issues.
• Provide support during contract execution and document negotiation outcomes.
• Analyze procurement data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to identify savings and risks.
• Position duties may be reassigned as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Data analysis

Communication

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Plex ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Purchasing Specialist - Supply Chain Management Dept

2065 Supply Chain Management Full Time Key Position Moraine, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 9071

I. Job Profile Job Title Purchasing Specialist Department Supply Chain Management Department

Direct Supervisor Purchasing Supervisor Direct Subordinates None

II. Job Summary：Responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for a business. Duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products.

III. Job Functions and Duties

NO. Representative Duties

1 Apply foundational knowledge gained through Business and Financial Management coursework to support basic purchasing and supply chain activities. Assist in using financial decision-making concepts to compare supplier pricing, review cost information, and help identify cost effective procurement options. Use the Plex ERP system to collect data, generate routine purchasing reports, and support simple process improvement tasks based on established procedures.

2 Provide support for Request for Quotation (RFQ) activities by gathering supplier quotes, organizing pricing information, and assisting with basic cost comparisons to aid sourcing decisions.

3 Under the direction of senior staff, help support coordination with engineering, supplier quality, and production teams by gathering information and confirming routine technical and delivery requirements.

4 Monitor supplier order status, follow up on delivery schedules, and report any basic supply or quality issues to supervisors for resolution.

5 Assist in coordinating with suppliers to track order execution, ensure timely delivery, and resolve supply or quality issues.

6 Provide support during contract execution and assist senior team members in supplier discussions by preparing data, reviewing standard terms, and documenting negotiation outcomes.

7 Follow instructions to analyze procurement data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to help identify cost-saving opportunities and risks.

8 Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Job Requirements Language Languages spoken commonly in the workplace are English and/or Mandarin. - Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers.

Experience No prior work experience required

Education Bachelor’s degree or above,Business Administration, Supply Chain Management,Procurement, Finance, or a related discipline.

Physical Condition While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stoop, reach, bend, stand, walk, lift, pull, grasp, talk, hear, see, and lift to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten and or typed material and having the ability to stay focused. Adaptive to high stress environment

Other Requirements Proficient in the use of Microsoft software, such as PPT, Excel, Oracle /SAP / PLEX or similar

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities utilized on the job Professional Knowledge, Skills Understanding of material costs, labor rates and component manufacturing methods

Competent investigative, judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills

Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills

Diplomacy, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Analytical, organizational, multi-tasking and detail-oriented skills

Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies

Working knowledge of Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Must be able to possess a high level of confidentiality Knowledge and skills

Training Required Fuyao internal manufacture workflow

Supply chain/Material Planning strategy

V. Work Environment:
Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses and steel-toed work boots when visiting production line.

VI. Key Performance Indicators:
Purchasing on time delivery rate
Numbers of delayed invoices rate
Purchase saving cost for BCDEF
PR/PO completion rate& Sporadic assigned tasks completion rate

I. Job Profile Job Title Purchasing Specialist Department Supply Chain Management Department Direct Supervisor Purchasing Supervisor Direct Subordinates None II. Job Summary：Responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for a business. Duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products. III. Job Functions and Duties NO. Representative Duties 1 Apply foundational knowledge gained through Business and Financial Management coursework to support basic purchasing and supply chain activities. Assist in using financial decision-making concepts to compare supplier pricing, review cost information, and help identify cost effective procurement options. Use the Plex ERP system to collect data, generate routine purchasing reports, and support simple process improvement tasks based on established procedures. 2 Provide support for Request for Quotation (RFQ) activities by gathering supplier quotes, organizing pricing information, and assisting with basic cost comparisons to aid sourcing decisions. 3 Under the direction of senior staff, help support coordination with engineering, supplier quality, and production teams by gathering information and confirming routine technical and delivery requirements. 4 Monitor supplier order status, follow up on delivery schedules, and report any basic supply or quality issues to supervisors for resolution. 5 Assist in coordinating with suppliers to track order execution, ensure timely delivery, and resolve supply or quality issues. 6 Provide support during contract execution and assist senior team members in supplier discussions by preparing data, reviewing standard terms, and documenting negotiation outcomes. 7 Follow instructions to analyze procurement data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to help identify cost-saving opportunities and risks. 8 Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time IⅤ. Qualification Job Requirements Language Languages spoken commonly in the workplace are English and/or Mandarin. - Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers. Experience No prior work experience required Education Bachelor’s degree or above,Business Administration, Supply Chain Management,Procurement, Finance, or a related discipline. Physical Condition While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stoop, reach, bend, stand, walk, lift, pull, grasp, talk, hear, see, and lift to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten and or typed material and having the ability to stay focused. Adaptive to high stress environment Other Requirements Proficient in the use of Microsoft software, such as PPT, Excel, Oracle /SAP / PLEX or similar Knowledge, Skills & Abilities utilized on the job Professional Knowledge, Skills Understanding of material costs, labor rates and component manufacturing methods Competent investigative, judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills Diplomacy, negotiation and conflict resolution skills Analytical, organizational, multi-tasking and detail-oriented skills Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies Working knowledge of Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point) Must be able to possess a high level of confidentiality Knowledge and skills Training Required Fuyao internal manufacture workflow Fuyao policy/ management/ safety manual Supply chain/Material Planning strategy V. Work Environment:
Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses and steel-toed work boots when visiting production line. VI. Key Performance Indicators:
Purchasing on time delivery rate
Numbers of delayed invoices rate
Purchase saving cost for BCDEF
PR/PO completion rate& Sporadic assigned tasks completion rate
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Fuyao Glass America Inc., Core Foundation Competencies including Ethics, Integrity, Values & Trust. Fuyao Glass America Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Fuyao Glass America, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.