Cannon Industries
Manufacturing
PurchasingAssociate
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“Purchasing Associate at Cannon Industries. Skills: Purchasing, Inventory management, Vendor management. Assist with purchasing materials. Assist with purchasing supplies”
Industry & Context.
Problem resolution; Logical approaches; Systematic approaches; Sequential approaches
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Excellent verbal communication skills, Excellent written communication skills, Detail oriented, Organizational skills, Ability to resolve problems, Good computer skills, Ability to read blueprints
What You'll Do.
Assist with purchasing materials
Assist with purchasing supplies
Assist with purchasing parts
Assist with purchasing components
Evaluate new products
Formulate equipment obtaining
Formulate material obtaining
Obtain competitive pricing
Develop appropriate correspondence
Coordinate purchasing requirements
Expedite delivery of critical equipment
Expedite delivery of critical material
Assist with administrative functions
Voice concerns to Purchasing Manager
Resolve problems affecting production schedule
Monitor inventory levels
Maintain fluid communication with production
Keep production aware of material coming in
Keep production aware of potential shortages
Review new project release packages
Review Bills of Material
Ensure reliable avenues for material
Ensure reliable avenues for components
Participate in new-product-launch meetings
Answer customer service expedites
Maintain organized documentation
Maintain accurate documentation
Monitor housekeeping standards
Enforce housekeeping standards
Ensure materials are shipped
Ensure materials are delivered
Respond to inquiries regarding purchasing items
Respond to inquiries regarding purchasing products
Assist with quoting materials
Assist with quoting parts
Assist with quoting components
Assist with quoting hardware
Assist with quoting tools
Monitor inventory levels with Production
Develop outsource drawings
Generate purchase orders
Work with Quality Assurance
Assist Maintenance Supervisor with ordering parts
Assist Maintenance Supervisor with ordering materials
Maintain accurate records of purchases
Maintain accurate records of shipments
Maintain follow up files of purchases
Maintain follow up files of shipments
Provide general department support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Coordinate with production; Coordinate with Quality Assurance; Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
**Cannon Industries** A global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricators in the contract manufacturing industry. Our quality standards are unsurpassed in the industry because we know that our customers’ standards grow with each passing year. Computer controlled processes, operators and technicians with decades of experience, and strict procedures for quality control have led Cannon Industries to step ahead of the competition, by earning ISO:9002, ISO:14001, and TS:16949 certifications. Cannon Industries, Inc. is a drug, smoke and alcohol-free working environment. **General Job Description:** Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, assists the purchasing department in the purchase of materials, supplies parts or components for production and/or facilities expansion, renovation and maintenance. Assist with interviewing vendor representatives; developing and evaluating qualified suppliers; evaluating new products and materials; assisting in formulating equipment and material specifications; obtaining competitive bids; reviewing and analyzing price quotations; negotiating contracts; developing appropriate correspondence and records; coordinating purchasing requirements with operating departments; and expediting the delivery of critical equipment and/or material. The Purchasing Assistant is also responsible for assisting the purchasing department with any administrative functions. **Minimum Qualifications:** • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Have a team player attitude that promotes commitment, reliability and follow through • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills • Ability to resolve problems using logical, systematic and sequential approaches • Good computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and MRP Systems • Ability to read and understand blueprints **Production Specific Duties:** 1) Voices all concerns to the
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