About the Job:
The Purchasing Expeditor works with vendors to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods. Expedites vendor-related production delays by resolving issues with late deliveries, discrepancies in quality or quantity, or failure to meet established specifications.

Scope of Duties:

• Assist with Purchasing and Production to status material deliveries
• Monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery
• Follow-up with undelivered goods and communicate changes to users
• Assist in order confirmations and run purchasing reports
• Review requisitions, solicit bid proposals, and prepare purchase orders for goods, services and technical support
• Research and evaluate new and current suppliers based on key performance criteria and history
• Follow up with vendors on delivery status and pricing
• Enter purchase order data into the computer
• Supply engineer schematics to vendors as required
• Confirm orders in the database
• Update prices, dates, and quantities on purchase orders
• Research prices for multiple commodities
• Directly report to Purchasing Manager and assist in other areas of purchasing as needed
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and courtesy with all management and team members in order to create a more cohesive environment

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications:

• Very strong verbal and written communication skills
• Warehouse experience preferred but not required
• Possess sound analytical skills and the ability to take responsibility for multiple projects to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well in a fast paced, often changing environment
• Good computer skills particularly knowledge of MS Office
• Odoo experience or similar MRP system preferred but not required.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma
• 1-2 years planning/purchasing or inventory experience