Supply Chain Buyer

Why Join Altec?

The Altec Service Group has an opening for a Supply Chain Analystat the Midwest campus in St.

Joseph, Missouri.Negotiate for and procure material, parts, and services according to Altec Quality, Just-in-Time and other procurement processes.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:


* High School diploma or equivalent required and


* 4-year Degree preferred

- OR -


* High School Diploma or equivalent required and


* Experience required : 7 years applicable experience

- AND -


* Microsoft Office suite experience required


* Knowledge of supply chain principles and concepts required


* ERP system experience preferred

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Prepare, process and approve purchase orders for inventoried items with unlimited expense amounts


* Process daily purchase requisitions to replenish stock


* Process back-orders, investigating cause to prevent future incidents


* Expedite through vendors, arranging direct shipment as necessary


* Update back-order ship dates


* Search for opportunities to decrease cost of parts through alternate sources or quantity breaks


* Resolve shortages


* Work with vendors to help resolve accounts payable issues and receiving discrepancies


* Coordinate return of defective material to suppliers


* Forecast parts continually to maintain 90%+ fill rate, and account for fluctuating lead times


* Communicate and coordinate business unit's requirements to customers and suppliers
+ i.e.

needs, deadlines, impact to schedule, available alternatives
+ Includes internal and external customers/suppliers


* Commitment to expediting, prioritizing, and planning for business unit's needs


* Identifying and resolving errors


* Department specific quoting


* Invoice management, including resolution of discrepancies in pricing and receiving transactions


* All other duties as assigned

OTHER JOB SPECIFICATIONS:


* Authority to approve and process purchase orders with unlimited inventory items, and with limited oversight from supervision


* Some travel (up to 25%) may be required
+ Specific assignments may have additional travel requirements


* Must be customer service oriented


* Must be able to maintain company confidentiality


* Should be able to handle stress and deadlines


* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibility for Safety: Safety in everything we do.

Responsibility to Prevent Errors: Avoid serious consequences resulting from errors.

Mental Alertness: Continuous attention to all job functions ensuring quality products.

Communication with Others: Requires outside and inside contacts to carry out company policy and programs; Improper handling will have considerable effect on operational results; Must of...