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Proposed Salary Range: $14.42 - $20.73 per hour (Based on Experience)
Work Location: Onsite (No Hybrid or Remote)
The Procurement Assistant coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for organization by performing the following duties.
The Procurement Assistant should have the capability to read and interpret process information; and understand the impact their actions have on the quality objective.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Supports activities in establishing an account with a new supplier.
• Confer with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Monitors physical inventory level of all assigned raw materials and spare parts to ensure that they are always available. Assist activities so that purchases of all products, raw material and components meet the company's quality standards.
• Monitors production forecasts and Oracle database for material use requirements and generates purchase orders based on need dates and desired inventory level assigned to each material.
• Reviews purchase requisitions for items and services generated by other departments, conducts cost/supplier comparison with estimates according to knowledge of market price, generates purchase order for suppliers, and enters in Oracle database.
• Cooperates with all departments for the procurement of the right material and supplies, of the right quantity, at the right time and at the right price. Ensures that all raw materials, supplies, and services are always available; expediting delivery when required. Advises other departments regarding conditions affecting material availability and prices as needed.
• Interacts with suppliers regarding quality concerns to resolve issues for now and in the future. Assist in the disposition of all discrepant material.
• Maintains appropriate and required procurement records for all materials and services purchased.
• Participates in physical inventory activities as needed.
• Travel as required.
• Assist the tool crib to be efficient for all parties involved.
• Keeps up to date on purchasing techniques.
• Coordinates meetings/guest functions as needed (errand, drinks/food, etc.)
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); At least one year of experience and/or training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESBasic level of MS office. Ability to communicate and work with others in professional manners.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPanasonic Energy Corporation of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Pre-employment background check and drug testing is required. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the United States. Competitive compensation and benefit package is provided.
Applicants under the age of 18: No minor under 16 years of age shall be permitted to work during the hours when public or private schools are in session unless said minor has completed senior high school or has been excused from attendance in school by a county or independent school system board of education in accordance with the general policies and regulations promulgated by the State Board of Education.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest.
BENEFITS

• Employee Coverage: Monthly premiums $57.00/Deductible $300 per year
• Family Coverage: Monthly premiums $201.000/Deductible $600 per year
• 401k Retirement Saving - Company match up to 5%

Equal Opportunity Employer
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