Purchasing Associate - Hauppauge, NY
Oldcastle

Job Info

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Job ID: 465221

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® is the leading supplier of value-added, glazing-focused, interior, and exterior products and services. We design, engineer, test, and manufacture solutions in engineered curtain walls, storefronts, entrances, architectural glass, shower enclosures, glazing hardware, windows, railings, and more.

Summary

The Purchasing Associate is responsible for all areas of purchasing and procurement including but not limited to RFQs, creation and placement of purchase orders, analysis and negotiation with vendors, in order to provide the tools necessary for the facility to function at maximum efficiency and with maximum revenue. We hire motivated individuals who want to grow with us, and we will equip you with the knowledge you need to be successful.

This is an hourly position. Overtime is paid on worked hour over 40 in any work week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Issues RFQs and assist in negotiating vendor pricing and credit terms given the required volume, delivery and service requirements for goods and services within established guidelines.
• Responsible for efficient, cost-effective purchasing of, and timely delivery of, products and services
• Operates within local purchasing policies
• Assists in the evaluation of existing and future vendors for reliability and to promote a competitive atmosphere
• Maintain all supply chain reports
• Keep adequate inventory stocked
• Respond to internal/external customer inquiries in a timely manner
• Respond to product quality issues and related problems as necessary and assist team in solving quality assurance issues
• Ability to work independently and effectively to meet timely deadlines while conducting all duties in a professional and ethnical manner in accordance with the company's code of business conducts policy.
• Collect invoices, packing slips, and receivers for each purchase order and submit to A/P in the correct accounting month.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements

• 1-2 years' experience in purchasing/procurement of materials or services
• Manufacturing purchasing experience is preferred but not required
• 1-2 years' experience in evaluating and sourcing vendors and making cost reductions preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels in the organization and external contacts
• Intermediate skills in MS Office Excel and Word

What OBE Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About OBE

OBE has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises that together form the OBE family. OBE operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is an E-Verify Employer.

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Date Posted: Oct 6, 2022

Nearest Major Market: Long Island
Nearest Secondary Market: New York CIty
Job Segment: Facilities, Supply Chain, Design Engineer, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Operations, Engineering, Technology

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