POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for HQ purchasing activities described below to support all branches of EED under minimal supervision.
The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:
Project Purchasing:

• Proactively manage purchasing activities of all assigned OEM Traction and Escalator Projects to meet installation schedule under minimal supervision.
• Coordinate and follow up with Engineering for timely issuance of entrance and cab order packages, rails and brackets data sheets, and wiring BOMs.
• Review drawings, factory parts lists, and engineering order packages to ensure vendor quotations meet the required specifications.
• Coordinate and follow up with Project Management Team on installation schedule, entrance and cab price approvals to ensure on time ordering & delivery.
• Utilize and maintain local supply BOMs for assigned OEM Traction and Escalator projects so that order information and status is visible to all EED.
• Utilize and maintain order trackers with top local supply vendors for efficient communication of order status/changes.
• Coordinate and work closely with warehouse staff for on time consolidation of starter and local supply package.
• Coordinate project PO delivery with vendor or ACO Logistics.

Vendor Relationship Management:

• Resolve issues with vendors & internal departments for order delays, back orders, material defects, delivery shortage, invoice discrepancy and any other issues that may arise.
• Evaluate, analyze, and negotiate price and payment terms with vendors as necessary.
• Attend annual meetings with top local supply vendors for vendor evaluations and prepare meeting minutes.

Inventory Control:

• Manage HQ Inventory for local supply/starter package materials by issuing RFQ, researching alternate suppliers/materials and performing cycle count as necessary.
• Process Local Supply Material Requests
• Post inventory adjustments to Total Service as required.

MELMEX PO and Production Schedule:

• Price and issue MELMEX POs for major materials, replacement parts, and reconstruction.
• Coordinate monthly production schedule management with MELMEX POC and Project Management Group under minimal supervision.

AMEC PO and Production Schedule:

• Price and issue AMEC POs for Escalators, replacement parts, and reconstruction.
• Coordinate monthly production schedule management with AMEC POC and Project Management Group under minimal supervision.
• Distribute AMEC shipping advice internally.
• Review and code invoice for AP processing.

IDESA Production Schedule:

• Coordinate and participate in weekly production status meeting with IDESA and distribute meeting minutes to Project Management Group.

PO issuance:

• Create and distribute POs over $25K as well as intercompany POs for all branches upon receipt of POR by following the established PO issuance workflow.
• Resolve issues with POR Requestors for PORs submitted without proper back up.

General:

• Maintain and update applicable HQ Purchasing SOPs for all duties described above when there is a change in procedure or process.
• Support the Manager/Asst. Manager in developing new procedures to reduce inefficiencies in purchasing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a purchasing role required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities required.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Openness to continuous improvement required.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $56,000 and $77,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including commissions based on achieving individual performance and/or sales metrics, incentive compensation and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these additional compensation and benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, domestic partnership, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status (except when one of these criteria is a legally permissible bona- fide occupational qualification).
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the Company, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.
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