Quality Structures, Inc.
Description
Hixwood Metal is the premier source for all your agricultural, pole barn, shed, building supply, coil, blank flat stock, and slit coil needs. We specialize in supplying the industry with products that are at the top of the spectrum. We have been proudly serving West Central Wisconsin with manufacturing quality building components since 1998.
Position Purpose Responsible for providing accurate scheduled orders and forecast requirements to meet production requirements and to coordinate the delivery of materials from suppliers to Manufacturing Plant while striving to control and reduce inventory levels and identify new areas of inventory reduction.
Core Value Expectations
Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position.
Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally.
Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose or hide.
Evidence humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring.
Primary Role Expectations
Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to the master list and recommends alternatives.
Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock and delivery schedules.
Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, while obtaining recommendations from suppliers.
Establish trusted relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service and cost-effective deals.
Manages purchases by forwarding orders to suppliers and monitoring and expediting orders.
Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipment errors with suppliers.
Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
Negotiating with vendors and suppliers to ensure the quality of stock purchases.
Qualifications
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High level of organization and attention to detail.
Excellent negotiator.
Great time management skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply management or business or work experience equivalent.
5 years’ experience working as a purchasing agent is desired.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
Walking, standing, climbing, squatting, bending, lifting, and kneeling are all required physical aspects of the job.
Other Aspects General
Job Type: Full-time
Hourly pay with the opportunity for overtime – based on experience.
Weekly pay
Schedule
Present during current Hixwood hours, generally 6:30am – 4:30pm w/ some Saturday mornings.
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
AFLAC
Voluntary life insuranceVoluntary disability insurances
Work Location In person at the Stanley, WI Copenhaver Avenue location
Work Remotely No
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Hixwood Metal is the premier source for all your agricultural, pole barn, shed, building supply, coil, blank flat stock, and slit coil needs. We specialize in supplying the industry with products that are at the top of the spectrum. We have been proudly serving West Central Wisconsin with manufacturing quality building components since 1998.
Position Purpose Responsible for providing accurate scheduled orders and forecast requirements to meet production requirements and to coordinate the delivery of materials from suppliers to Manufacturing Plant while striving to control and reduce inventory levels and identify new areas of inventory reduction.
Core Value Expectations
Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position.
Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally.
Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose or hide.
Evidence humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring.
Primary Role Expectations
Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to the master list and recommends alternatives.
Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock and delivery schedules.
Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, while obtaining recommendations from suppliers.
Establish trusted relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service and cost-effective deals.
Manages purchases by forwarding orders to suppliers and monitoring and expediting orders.
Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipment errors with suppliers.
Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
Negotiating with vendors and suppliers to ensure the quality of stock purchases.
Qualifications
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High level of organization and attention to detail.
Excellent negotiator.
Great time management skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply management or business or work experience equivalent.
5 years’ experience working as a purchasing agent is desired.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
Walking, standing, climbing, squatting, bending, lifting, and kneeling are all required physical aspects of the job.
Other Aspects General
Job Type: Full-time
Hourly pay with the opportunity for overtime – based on experience.
Weekly pay
Schedule
Present during current Hixwood hours, generally 6:30am – 4:30pm w/ some Saturday mornings.
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
AFLAC
Voluntary life insuranceVoluntary disability insurances
Work Location In person at the Stanley, WI Copenhaver Avenue location
Work Remotely No
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