Purchasing Analyst I

Job Description
The Purchasing Analyst I is responsible for the acquisition of manufacturing materials and resources including the purchase of raw materials, fabricated parts, services, tooling, MRO purchases, office supplies, and office equipment.
This position will serve our HTPG Division , located in Scottsboro, AL .
Responsibilities

• Maintain and control the activities related to assigned commodities, contracts, and interface with production and engineering.
• Locate and negotiate with efficient and low cost suppliers for new and current material requirements.
• Work directly with suppliers, by submitting prints on new parts, payment on receipts, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate buying activities with Material Control, Production Control, Operations, Engineering, and Accounting.
• Issues purchase orders for materials by determining the best price, quality, delivery, and inventory.
• Updates, communicates, and maintains information related to correspondence between suppliers, material control and purchasing.
• Maintains and updates information on part numbers, pricing, freight terms, payment terms and addresses.
• Maintain safety stock information on inventory purchases by reviewing past and upcoming usage.
• Manage assigned inventories, consistent with company investment policy keeping obsolete and dormant inventories to a minimum.
• Notify suppliers of discrepancies and ensure corrections are made.
• Review, and cancel contracts when required or necessary.
• Develop and manage effective relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
• 0-3 years experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.
  

About Us
At Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people’s lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem, and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.
Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
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