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1086 S 3rd St, Manchester, IA 52057, USA | Full Time

Job Overview:

Generally expected to work as a valued member of the XL Specialized Trailers team. This job will be responsible for providing parts, equipment and materials by identifying manufacturing needs, identifying suppliers and arranging delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops purchasing specifications and performance test requirements by analyzing technical data, designs, and manufacturing requirements; consulting with engineering and manufacturing personnel.

Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers; researching parts, equipment and materials availability.

Purchases parts, equipment and materials by preparing and submitting purchase orders.

Delivers parts equipment and materials by arranging shipping.

Facilitates inspections, substitutions and standardization by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.

Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating vendor/manufacturing issues.

Provides parts, equipment and materials information by answering questions and requests.

Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Investigates opportunities for cost reduction by driving operational efficiencies.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Wears proper personal protective equipment.

Identifies and anticipates safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.

Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing relating results as needed.

Ancillary Duties:

Assist with the continuous process improvement of XL Specialized Trailers by leading and participating in projects such as lean, 5-S and Kaizen.

Assists receptionist with serving visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing them; notifying company personnel of visitor's arrival; maintaining security and telecommunications system.

Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall operations of the XL Specialized Trailers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Supervision Received:

Works with direct supervision. The employee is responsible for planning and carrying out the assignment, keeping the supervisor informed of progress and potential problems or future implications.

Responsibility for Public Contact:

Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.

Licensing and Certification:

None required

Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor's Degree.

+ Two years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills and Experience:

+ Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan.

+ The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

+ Manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems.

+ Problem analysis and problem resolution at a functional level.

+ Strong customer orientation.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

+ A strong team player.

+ Commitment to company values.

+ Computer proficiency with experience in: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.

+ Negotiation skills.

Physical Demands:

+ Extended periods of sitting.

+ Ability to routinely lift 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 50lbs.

Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed indoors.