Carter Lard Consulting Services

Purchasing Specialist

Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc.

Job Description

Salary: up to $71,000 Annually

Job Title : Purchasing Specialist

Reports to : Senior Buyer, Assistant Manager or above

Temp to Perm opportunity

Job Description:

Purchasing and delivery coordination for Purchasing procurement items, fabrication items and raw materials might be required.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for purchasing items, including fabrication, raw material and coordinating delivery schedules, which include, but are not limited to:

  • Issuing request for Quotations
  • Negotiating price, delivery and quality
  • Preparing comparison sheet in price, delivery and quality
  • Vendor evaluation/selection
  • Making price and delivery control sheet
  • Expediting material delivery to meet KRC/KHI/KMM production schedules
  • Coordinating FAI or PSI, etc., together with QA Department
  • Monitoring receipt of incoming materials
  • Issuing Purchase Order by using company computer system(s)
  • Monitoring and reviewing invoices prior to report to upper management of Purchasing Department
  • Investigating discrepancies between invoices and receiving reports
  • Disposal of rejected/damaged/shortage material
  • Interface between Purchasing Department and other departments
  • Participates in monitoring the movement of routine and/or semi-complex materials through the order processing, production, purchasing, ship and delivery cycle.
  • Determines realistic shipping schedules.
  • Coordinates inbound and outbound truck shipments.
  • Prepares and maintains basic reports.
  • Analyzes supplier capability.
  • Identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve them in situations where the problem is not difficult or complex.
  • Works effectively with managers, supervisors, and employees to facilitate clear communication among all departments.
  • Performs Data Entry.
  • Files and maintain accurate records/documents for the department.
  • Prepares payment requests.
  • Understands and executes SAP system transactions to achieve manufacturing plants material availability requirements.

Job Qualification:

  • Must have more than three (3) year’s experience in railroad or equivalent industry.
  • Must be knowledgeable of manufacturing processes and be able to read and understand engineering design drawings.
  • Must have strong and problem-solving and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Must have the ability to work with others, function as part of a team and maintain good working relationship with other departments. Customer oriented.
  • Must have good computer skills and be able to work with EXCEL, WORD, company computer system(s), etc.
  • Must be able to competently work in SAP in regards to understanding MRP system demand requirements, i.e.: assess the current situation
  • Seniority level

    Associate
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Purchasing and Supply Chain
  • Industries

    Staffing and Recruiting

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