Purchasing Associate Position Available In Mobile, Alabama

Purchasing Associate 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 8375 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608 About the

Organization:

For more than fifty years RPS Composites has been supplying engineered composite solutions into industrial facilities that process corrosive and often hazardous fluids. Hundreds of piping, tank, and vessel installations in 45+ countries around the world speak to our experience providing composite solutions for corrosive fluid handling, processing, storage, and infrastructure challenges. Today we provide key corporate services to a group of companies operating across Canada and US. This is an opportunity to work in diverse business sectors. Why Join RPS?

• Great place to grow as a professional – we’re diverse and growing, big but not too big
• Great team culture
• Challenging and interesting work in a welcoming and professional culture
• Competitive group benefits program, your health and well-being matter to us
• 401K Plan
• Competitive compensation based on experience and educational background

The Position:

The Purchasing Associate will assist with all aspects of Supply Chain Operations. This role includes purchasing, receiving, storing, shipping, as well as maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with monitoring stock levels
• Maintain procurement records and track orders to ensure accuracy
• Assist with purchasing goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Prepare purchase orders and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Assist in streamlining procurement procedures
• In collaboration with leadership, compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists
• In collaboration with leadership, conduct research for new components and suppliers
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
• Support proposal and production teams
• Maintain and improve/enhance communications tracking boards
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and take the initiative to implement them
• Provide backup support to the Warehouse Associate and Buyer positions

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business administration an asset
• 2+ years purchasing experience required, preferably in manufacturing
• Proficient in the use of computers and software
• Good understanding of OSHA and safety requirements in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all interactions
• Ability to influence and work well with all internal & external stakeholders
• Sense of urgency and self-initiative, and the personal drive for success
• Must be able to travel as required (estimated: less than 10%)
• Excellent communication; oral and written Environment & Physical Requirements
• Manufacturing environment, exposure to noise, chemicals, production hazards
• Computer usage, sitting, use of screens
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including protective glasses, hearing protection and protective footwear as required
• Need to sit, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, for periods of time, lift 25-50lbs regularly RPS offers an exciting, collaborative work environment within a growing company, a competitive group benefits program and matching retirement savings (RRSP) program.

Learn more about RPS Composites by visiting rpscomposites.com

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift

Experience:

Purchasing:

2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Mobile, AL 36608 (Required)

Work Location:

In person