Snap-on / RS&I Division / Equipment Solutions Group - Kenosha, WI
Monday-Friday, In-office, 8a-5p central.
Under the supervision of the Purchasing Supervisor, develops, and works with sources of supply, prepares, and executes standard request for quotations; purchases materials, supplies, equipment, and services for manufacturing and other departments. Maintains files, logs, supplier and purchasing records. Provides administrative and clerical support to the purchasing department and management.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of administrative duties related to the acquisition of materials, supplies, equipment and services, and the returning of purchased goods.
- Contacts appropriate suppliers to obtain price quotes, lead-time, methods of procurement, and quality data.
- Performs analysis requiring the usage of ERP LN, Word, Excel, Access and other computer programs.
- Oversees new vendor setup in procurement or purchasing systems. Ensuring systems are maintained and updated.
- Attends and/or conducts a variety of meetings with staff, suppliers, and other groups to clarify specifications, material requirements, contractual agreements, and to resolve quality problems.
- Plans and organizes work.
- Participates in business-wide and local Strategic Sourcing activities.
- Interpret and apply policies and procedures.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Ability to communicate effectively with associates and suppliers both orally and in writing.
- Ensure supplier agreements are completed.
- Administrative purchasing experience.
- Keyboard, reading, writing and mathematical skills, and the ability to use specialized equipment, read difficult instructions, and maintain records.
- Computer skills, Excel, Word, ERP LN, Access, Vision Explorer, Materials Management System or equivalent.
Qualifications
- College degree or equivalent education.
- Two years' relevant experience.
- Good understanding of electrical/electronic manufacturing process, components and purchasing policies.
- Solid understanding of major categories of vehicle service equipment products.
- Proven experience achieving results in a matrix organization.
- Personal characteristics of particular importance are approachability, responsiveness, enthusiasm, adaptability, and flexibility.