Purchasing Manager Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID: 932206 
Store #: WM0064 Ultra Customer Service BPARK 
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

With over 30 years of experience working with our customers, Ultra Optics has developed a deep knowledge base to draw upon. We understand how the performance of a back side coating system is tightly integrated with the total operation of producing a quality lens. Our teams help businesses deliver the highest performing coatings and machinery in the industry. 

Ultra Optics is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

General Function:

The Specialist, Purchasing's main responsibility is to ensure the timely delivery of quality goods and services to support manufacturing and operations.  This position will require coordination with Operations, Sales and Office Management to understand the needs across the various functions.  This position will work closely with our vendors to find cost savings opportunities as well as improving the general supply of materials.  Coordinates with other departments in handling purchase orders and providing service to customers. Acts as a back-up for incoming customer service calls when needed.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generates and places all purchase orders for Ultra Optics, Ultra Coating and Housing Systems. Purchases inventoried items, chemicals, shop supplies and office supplies and maintains a proper and accurate level of inventory to assure that out-of-stock situations do not occur.
• Analyzes stock levels and negotiates pricing and delivery of product with vendor.
• Deals with suppliers when serious variations arise in delivery, quality, price or conditions of sale. This may include rejecting/returning product under RMAs, obtaining credits or other means of remedy.
• Expedites orders as required to meet specific customer order or other deadline requirements.
• Performs cycle counting on a regular basis and helps with scheduled inventory valuation efforts.
• Will work to execute a vendor management system to track vendor performance to specific metrics and work with vendors to improve their performance.
• Help research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other value-add qualities to optimize our performance as related to our supply chain.
• Receives telephone requests for purchase orders, order changes, adjustments, and cancellations directly from suppliers. Achieves and maintains rapport with suppliers and works to give them the best possible service.
• Uses a PC to retrieve customer information, stock status information, status of purchase orders, and make changes to purchase orders. Ensures that correct codes are used for retrieving and inputting information.
• Follows up on inquiries by checking computer for delivery information. Works closely with other employees regarding deliveries of scheduled orders.
• Helps organize and solicit bid proposals.
• Looks for cost savings opportunities by leveraging quantities, industry supply knowledge, other technologies or vendors.
• Provides back-up support for customer service and answering phones as needed.
• Maintains work area in a neat, clean and organized condition.
• Understands and follows all company and manufacturer's policies and procedures and assures compliance of all attendance & safety rules and regulations.
• Willingly assists others as necessary to keep work current, meet deadlines or maintain even work load. Cooperates with other employees and demonstrates a good attitude.  Performs an acceptable quantity and quality of work on time as required.
• Provides proper training, work direction, and technical guidance for less experienced employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of purchasing experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong ability to communicate via email and verbally.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Vendor Management experience.

Pay Range: 26.09  - 38.06 

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.