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U.S. Farathane

Purchasing Coordinator

U.S. Farathane, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, 48326

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US Farathane is hiring for a Purchasing Coordinator, this role will support the Corporate functions on the Purchasing team, this role will also site on-site.

Summary:

The

Purchasing Coordinator's

primary function is providing administrative assistance to the corporate purchasing team. The candidate will need to be detail orientated in a fast-paced organization with the ability to handle numerous varying tasks. Accuracy, accountability and communication will be key attributes. Many of these tasks are structured and repetitive, however there will be times where extraordinary tasks are required in support of the department's functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supports Capital Buyer with all administrative functions of the Capital Expenditure Request (CER) process. This includes processing purchase orders, assigning CER numbers, tracking capital spending, scanning and filing approved and completed Capital Expenditure Requests. Supports Indirect Buyer with all administrative functions of the Indirect purchasing process. This includes creating and updating blanket PO's, maintaining material handling spreadsheets, working with plants and vendors to collect usage and spend data for future projects. Supports Commodity Buyers with monthly and quarterly price changes based on indexed pricing as requested. Responsible for adding approved new vendors and changes into the system Creates all purchased and intercompany part numbers. Processes ECN part number changes and purchase order amendments. Sets up part numbers and amends purchase orders for tool transfers. Creation and amendment of blanket and spot buy PO's when required for Indirect, Capital and Production. Maintains vendor minority certifications. Keeps accurate spreadsheet and working with vendor to keep current certifications on file. Qualifications:

Associate degree or related work experience. Proficient with Excel/Word/PowerPoint and general PC skills Self-Motivated, Disciplined and organized. Team Player Strong interpersonal skills. Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Ability to lift 5-10 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

This position operates in a professional office environment with controlled temperatures. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants. US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

Medical Dental Vision 401k with company match Paid holidays and vacation Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE's and TPO's as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane. The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans