Purchasing Assistant

Job Description:

Position: Purchasing Assistant

Job Summary

The Purchasing Assistant is a member of Boyd’s Purchasing team.  The primary responsibility of this position is listed below:

Summary:

Compile and coordinate information and records regarding purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.  Primary focus on raw material demand analysis and MRP-based Planning to meet production deadlines.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Run MRP alternating days w/Senior Buyer, analyze order-book demand, history and issues Purchase Orders based on suppliers’ releases.
• Review of stocking levels regularly on all stocked items and make sure to always have the safety stock covered.
• Provide input to management/Customer Service regarding problems such as shortages, changes, etc that will result in supply interruption.
• Management of tooling and new product purchase orders as requested by Senior Buyer.
• Print off all Purchase Orders and supplier order acknowledgements daily and file accordingly.
• Coordinate/communicate purchasing activities with Manufacturing, Scheduling, Engineering and Customer Service to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Expedite orders when needed (after receiving approval for expedite).
• Weekly purchase of consumables and production supplies.
• Manage all ISO/IATF/Etc certificates to keep Boyd compliant.
• Set up all new suppliers with required documentation.
• Scheduling and expediting of sub-contracted work orders.
• Process pricing updates to Business Central as required.
• Ability to multi-task, be detail oriented and organized.
• Maintain sound professional relationships with suppliers.  Ability to resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, backorders, etc).
• Run and review late reports for daily deliveries.
• Assist purchasing manager with other tasks as requested.
• Follow procedures written in Employee Handbook.
• Accomplish ROI’s (Responsibilities, Objectives and Indicators) that support corporate objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficient with MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and use of a PC.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP or inventory control systems (Business Central).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality at all times.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Business Central is preferred.
• Good analytical and decision-making skills.

• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work based on business needs.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, to prioritize and work in a multi-tasked environment.
• Ability to work under time constraints with changing priorities under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to follow directions and work in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Office environment with occasional exposure to production areas.  The position will require wearing of common protective or safety equipment as designated by company policy.  The position may require sitting for extended periods of time.  The position may also require the use of hands with personal computers and the lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Company Overview

Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material and thermal solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.

Additional Information

This document is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for performing this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Boyd is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disabilities age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

All Job Posting Locations (Location)

Grand Rapids

Remote Type

On-Site

EEO Statement

Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.