Purchasing Coordinator

Atlasbx
US - Tennessee - Clarksville
January 19, 2025

JOB TITLE: Purchasing Associate

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, Salary Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: The Purchasing Associate coordinates with appropriate internal and external parties on all executive levels to facilitate the proper strategy for the purchase of material, equipment, and professional services. Coordination may include negotiation with suppliers and internal parties, developing recommendations on purchasing transactions, and taking appropriate actions to achieve team and company objectives.

RESPONSIBLITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Review prices, product specifications and requirements from various suppliers to determine which would provide the best deal: Identify potential vendors with which to arrange contracts
Perform internal approval procedure for purchasing
Track and monitor all purchases including raw & subsidiary materials and MRO supplies, from initial order to delivery: Make sure the company receives exactly what was ordered from suppliers: Cross-reference product deliveries with purchase orders
Communicate with suppliers and manage customer inquiries about order changes or cancellations and check requisition orders for accuracy
Enforce all purchasing policies and procedures
Prepare monthly reports listing all purchases, returns and related costs
Control custom issues for importing materials and responsible for the movement of goods from another country, ensuring the transit and delivery is made on time
Handle ERP program (SAP) related to purchasing, budgeting and spending.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Exceptional Communication: Including active speaking/listening, reading/writing skills which can make communicate with all workers
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify problems as well as the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Computer Skills: Advanced MS Office skills to include Word, Excel, Power Point, OneNote, Outlook, and SharePoint; the ability to learn other systems and programs used by the company
Ethical Behavior: Must maintain the highest ethical standards in the conduct of company affairs; must conduct business with integrity and comply with all applicable laws in a manner that excludes considerations or personal advantage or gain
Details: Must have attention to details for all area and all workers
Active social interaction: Including active social interaction which can build good relationship with all workers
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration preferred
1-3 years of administrative experience preferred
Excellent written and spoken English skills
Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Multilingual Korean and English preferred
REQUIRED COMPENTENCIES: Customer service principles
Negotiation
Market Analysis
Administration & Management
Advanced Clerical
Social interaction
Exceptional Organization Style
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands may include but not limited to the following: This job operates in a professional office environment.
Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Must be able to operate a computer and other office machinery.
Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets.
Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to wear all required PPE while in production area.

TRAVEL:

Less than 5% business travel required

Hankook & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Hankook & Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. All job functions are subject to modification.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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