Purchasing Assistant Jobs in Rayne, LA (NOW HIRING)

If you act like an owner and own your actions; if you embrace challenge and lead change; if you evolve, adapt and celebrate success; if you approach all interactions positively, courageously and honestly; if you have your teams back; if you are the best at everything you do!

What We Need:

Are you someone who is self-driven, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of expediting? Do you enjoy challenging the status quo and strive for continuous process improvement and vendor quality management? If your answer is YES, then that's where YOU come in, because we are looking for a talent like yours!

The Expeditor – Buyer is responsible for the scheduling, expediting, and purchasing of materials, supplies, and services to ensure the on-time delivery of quality goods and services. This role requires strong coordination with internal teams and external suppliers to meet production and operational needs.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing
• Experience with certified quality systems adhering to certifications like ISO and API
• Excellent understanding of purchasing processes and procedures
• Proficient with MS Office Suite a must
• Experience with ERP system a must
• Experience in oilfield-related manufacturing would be an asset
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What you'll do:

• Extract and generate scheduling and procurement-related information from multiple reports, and follow-up with stakeholders to ensure accurate delivery expectations of goods and/or services.
• Communicate any issues that may impact vendor delivery dates with Production and/or Sales.
• Quote/Analyze sales requests outside of regular production demand for custom products as requested.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and other conditions. Work to build long-term relationships with suppliers to achieve mutual benefits.
• Place purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services while adhering to budgetary constraints and quality standards. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or discrepancies that arise.
• Collaborate with inventory management teams to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize excess inventory or shortages. Coordinate with suppliers to implement inventory control measures as needed.
• Regularly attend team meetings to provide up-to-date delivery information to Production Control and adjust delivery changes with vendors to accommodate changing production demands.
• Resolve issues with late deliveries, discrepancies in quality or quantity, or failure to meet established specifications / guidelines that impact production and/or sales.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop/arrange expediting for critical demand dates of goods and/or services.
• Review product demand reports daily to identify required products / services needed to meet demand and/or minimum stock levels.
• Choose appropriate vendors from McCoy Global approved vendor list to send RFQs for products and/or services.
• Acquire multiple quotes for products and/or services prior to purchase order or purchase based on Price, Availability, and Delivery.
• Create and maintain Purchase Orders through MRP / ERP system per purchasing procedures.
• Expedites/reschedules delivery dates to meet demand for customer and production orders.
• Process interdepartmental requisitions, when required, and monitor purchase requisition requests daily through creation to arrival.
• Coordinate with Engineering/Production on prototyping and spot demands as business needs require.
• Approve and issue purchase orders, in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
• Develop and review purchase requests and ensure authorization as necessary to facilitate the timely purchase of new products.
• Meet forecasted and/or unplanned procurement needs for commodities and/or specific market segments as assigned.
• Process Supplier non-conformances according to McCoy's internal policies.
• Adhere to assigned KPIs and implement individual KPIs that are aligned with the goal and vision of the company.
• Build and develop relationships with key suppliers, customers, & McCoy team members, and assist in developing vendor partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies throughout the procurement process. Conduct due diligence on suppliers to verify their legal and ethical standards.
• Live the MCB's (McCoy Behaviors) supporting a high-performance culture
• Comply with McCoy policies and quality system processes and procedures
• Maintain technical accuracy and detail in all aspects of completed work

Who Are We?

Over a century ago, blacksmith Henry McCoy established the Edmonton Auto Spring Works in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Back in 1914, the name McCoy meant a commitment to quality; and that, along with a desire to continually innovate, is what we stand for today.

KEEPING AHEAD OF THE CURVE

Always ahead of the curve, we've evolved from auto springs, axle manufacturing, trucking, and trailers, to hydraulic power tongs, advanced engineering for wellbore integrity, data acquisition for harsh environments, and cloud-based automated Smart technology solutions. Our evolution has been relentless – just the way we love it.

LEADING CHANGE

All along the way, we have aggressively embraced change to support our customers at every turn, anticipating their needs and delivering highly customized solutions. It is no surprise that our company today bears little resemblance to the blacksmith shop of 1914.

AN UNWAVERING FOCUS

Yet it is also no surprise that our spirit remains fundamentally unchanged: our focus on quality and customization ensures the products and services we provide live up to our promises, so you can live up to yours.

When you work at McCoy, you work with:

• A great teamwork environment that challenges your ability while having fun.
• A voice to help us continuously improve our processes and teams.
• A chance to help us deliver innovative solutions to our customers provide energy to the world.
• An opportunity to grow within our company as we succeed in growing our customers.
• An organization that recognizes and cares about its employee's well-being.

So, what can McCoy offer you?

• We offer competitive time-off
• 1 wellness day PER QUARTER plus your birthday off!
• We match your 401K
• Matching Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Work with a company that CARES

We are 1-McCoy and We want YOU!

Note: McCoy Global conducts security checks for positions.