Purchasing Specialist - Aurora, IL at Mitutoyo America Corporation in Aurora, Illinois

Job Description:

Position Summary

Supports Sales department utilizing ACROSS database. Utilizes ERP system to purchase finished goods from suppliers as assigned, based on planned inventory levels in support of operations.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

What You’ll Do:

1. Supports Sales in creating sales forecast and plan templates for Strategic Planning Manager


2. ACROSS database support for monthly reporting and master data updates


3. Monitors allocation sheets and updates against closed customer orders


4. Reviews requisitions for assigned suppliers and products


5. Prepares purchase orders for assigned products and sends to suppliers


6. Confirms purchase order receipt with supplier, confirms pricing and schedule in ERP system


7. Contacts suppliers to, expedite deliveries, to resolve shortages, and other issues


8. Monitors planned inventory levels for assigned products


9. Reviews inventory levels, to determine necessary quantities, and purchase assigned items.


10. Assure presence of adequate inventory levels based on historical and planned stock levels


11. Adheres to purchasing budget for assigned products/suppliers


12. Under direction, assists in determining inventory levels


13. Monitors supplier performance, reports issues and recommendations for improvement


14. Maintains purchasing records in accordance with document retention policy


15. Requests quotes as needed for products and services


16. Registers products in IFS database in accordance with approved specifications


17. Travels to showrooms to facilitate inventory bi-annual audit as assigned


18. Assists in resolving claims with suppliers to recover inventory investment

Skills You’ll Need:

1. Communication, Oral and Written


2. Customer Focused/Interpersonal


3. Problem Solving


4. Quality and Quantity of Work


5. Self-Management

Why choose Mitutoyo?

Mitutoyo America Corporation is a leader in the field of precision measuring tools and instruments. We serve an important role in providing state-of-the-art measurement products to manufacturing companies throughout North America. We are the only full-line provider of Metrology solutions in North America that can satisfy every measurement challenge faced by our customers. Our benefits include:

• Competitive Salary package – $68K - $70K


• Minimum 17 days PTO plus at least 10 paid holidays per year


• Shut down period at the end of the year


• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance


• STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program


• 401(k) Plan plus company match


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Service Recognition


• Company Vacation House in Florida

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:  Office Environment. 

 

Physical Demands: The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. 

Monday – Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

Travel: Less than 25% Travel.  Yearly visits to US showrooms for inventory.

Required Education and Experience: Education equivalent to four years of college.  Four years’ experience.

 

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reports to:  GM of Logistics

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mitutoyo America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is our policy to judge employees on their individual merits, skills, abilities, performance, etc.  The Company offers equal opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or disability in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.  This policy applies to all areas of our employment relationship.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor 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 employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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