Purchasing Specialist II

Company: JGB Enterprises
Location: Liverpool
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionCompany: Echelon Supply and Service Position: Purchasing Specialist II - Global Overview: Since 1977, ESS has been a leading supplier of hoses and hose assemblies for commercial and military applications throughout the world. Due to current, as well as projected future growth, ESSis currently seeking an experienced supply chain professional to join our Liverpool, NY based team.Job Description: The Purchasing Specialist – Global is responsible for daily job functions that lead to consistent and cost-efficient supply of JGB's provided branded product lines. This position requires effective communication with global supplier base & freight forwarding partners to understand vendor performance & market trends. The Purchasing Specialist will focus primarily on open order management, logistics planning, and support the Lead Purchasing Specialist – Global in assigned tasks to support efficient & effective inventory.Responsibilities:

• Establish & develop strong relationships with global supplier base with an aim to understand lead times, on time delivery performance, and adherence to JGB requirements
• Coordinate cost effective international shipments with JGB's forwarding partners & collect information on new forwarders soliciting business
• Open order management & communication of priority product/orders to vendor base
• Establish close communications with JGB's operation & sales divisions
• Process rejected material claims originating from international suppliers Objective/Purpose:
  • Establish & develop strong relationships with global supplier base with an aim to understand lead times, on time delivery performance, and adherence to JGB requirements
  • Coordinate cost effective international shipments with JGB's forwarding partners
  • Support JGB Branch locations with information & guidance on global sources & PBL offerings
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for global supplier in daily to day matters, escalating to Lead Purchasing Specialist – Global as needed
  • Process rejected material claims originating from international suppliers
  • Provide support to JGB operations & sales division
  • Learn the life cycle of international purchasing & the technical information associated with JGB PBL offerings & sourcing Qualifications:
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
    • Basic understanding of corporate supply chain management
    • Excellent organization and time management abilities
    • Strong communication and negotiation
    • Functional knowledge of business mathematics
    • Ability to understand & process new information quickly
    • Motivated individual & eager to learn Echelon Supply and Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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