Purchasing Specialist at Meridian Technologies

Purchasing Specialist I

6-month W2 Contract

Pewaukee, WI

Schedule: 8 am - 4 pm
Fully onsite
Education - Preference for Associated Degree
Microsoft Office skill required
ISCALA ERP System experience preferred
Must be able to work independently
Will require to walk around shop floor when needed to orders - PPE required, must have steel toe shoes. Client will provide vest and safety glassed.
 

• Prepares purchase orders and communicate with vendor the requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized purchasing and supplier files subject to audit.
• Maintains vendor relationship and metrics while driving continuous improvement efforts.
• Works closely with the production scheduler to enable accurate forecasting and delivery schedules.
• Collaborates with all departments to ensure on-time delivery.

Planning Responsibilities:

• Responsible for prioritizing work to meet customer demands and communicating the work with supervisors.
• Responsible for control of data which includes gathering and distribution of all information needed to complete work.
• Tracking and monitoring the progress and quality of sub-vendors and suppliers, USA and abroad.

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration (or a related field) or 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to read engineering/blueprints drawings preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a must.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced work environment and maintain a high degree of professionalism.
• Effective communication and problem solving skills are essential.
• Proficient in Windchill preferred.