Purchasing Specialist - Manufactured Parts

Company Description

As a Business Unit of Packaging Technology, Osgood Industries, Inc. is a multi-million dollar, growth-oriented organization for packaging machinery. Established in 1978, Osgood Industries, Inc. was privately owned for more than 40 years and is well-known in the packaging industry. At this location, we design and manufacture packaging machines for food and a broad spectrum of products. In addition, we build complete line solutions and provide comprehensive after sales services. The facility includes engineering, manufacturing, assembly, R&D/testing lab, management, sales & marketing, administration and service.

Job Description

SUMMARY: Procures goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions:

• Manages price negotiations based on historical and current market trends while maintaining corporate objectives related to cost, quality and delivery demands.
• Reviews inventory records or warehouse to determine if material on hand is sufficient to meet demand.
• Consults product catalogs and interview suppliers to obtain prices and specifications.
• Prepares purchase orders and/or bid requests.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Maintains procurement records of items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Communicates with suppliers concerning late deliveries and expedites delivery of goods as needed.
• Coordinates services with outside vendors to provide additional processes such as labor, plating, coating, polishing etc.
• Works closely with the Quality (QC) department to process rejections and settle claims.
• Maintains quality tracking spreadsheet.
• Address and resolves supply or pricing disputes with vendors as needed while maintaining corporate objectives.
• Complete third-party contracts with suppliers as required to ensure that key elements of supply (delivery, penalty, post-delivery support etc.) are agreed upon by all parties.

Typical commodities purchased:

• Machined parts - stainless steel, aluminum, plastics, etc.
• Electrical components – including wire, fuses
• Mechanical components - motors, gear boxes, cylinders etc.
• Functional or 3rd party equipment – items purchased as complete units and incorporated into our machines
• Sheet metal – enclosures, boxes etc.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of experience with setting and maintaining stocking levels
• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of experience working in in a customer service order fulfillment capacity
• Must have at least +2 year of experience with an ERP/ MRP system

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid experience with manufacturing terms and processes
• Aptitude and desire to grow/develop the role into a more manufacturing-based purchasing role
• Technical or mechanical background
• Experience working with parts and assembly drawings
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including ability to communicate effectively to the intended audience.
• Excellent MS Office skills, specifically Word, and PowerPoint and Advanced Excel skills
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to lead change, with enthusiasm and a positive approach; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming, complaining or making excuses; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability and works within budgets.
• Self-Management:  Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Displays willingness to make decisions while exhibiting sound judgment and reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.  Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful/respectful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Follows through on commi