What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant/HR Specialist position at CPEG Carrier Process Equipment Group?
Carrier Process Equipment Group (CPEG), is a Louisville based company with multiple businesses specializing in material handling and processing equipment. We are looking for the BEST in the industry to help us grow our business at Sly in Mathiston, Mississippi.
This position supports the Purchasing Manager and the Director of Sales & Operations in achieving departmental and organizational goals and objectives for the company.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
What you’ll do
PURCHASING:
- Conduct all business in accordance with all company policies and safety practices.
- Responsible for product oriented material procurements and capital purchases
- Develop new supplier sources to strengthen the supplier base
- Continually improve responsiveness in estimating, bidding activities, material ordering, supplier communication, performance measurement, quality and all related procurement functions
- Obtain quotations, with price and availability on standard, repetitive and new items as requested by associates and select the best source of supply based on quality, price, delivery and overall vender performance.
- Responsible that all sub-contracted or outside purchased materials is made to specifications and meets requested shipping date.
- Work closely with engineering on new orders to obtain information relative to purchased items (especially long lead time items) that are not stocked so that purchase order preparation and processing can be done prior to receiving the bill of material and final face of order.
- Be knowledgeable in all areas of SYSPRO necessary to perform job functions. Able to work in MS Word and Excel.
- Participate in corporate team meetings to discuss perspective jobs as needed.
- Maintain vendor files including catalogs and price lists as needed.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendor representatives as required and explore new or alternate sources of materials, supplies and services.
- Perform vendor audits if required by Purchasing Manager. May require travel to vendor facility.
- Collect and maintain data, develop and submit reports as required by Purchasing Manager or Plant Manager.
- Purchase items for replenishment of office/janitorial/maintenance supplies.
HUMAN RESOURCES SAFETY
- Serve as active member of Safety Committee. Provide meeting agendas, record and distribute minutes.
- Coordinate/conduct annual safety training efforts.
- Participate in internal meetings related to plant safety, plant environment and employee training.
- Develop, maintain and encourage a high level of safety and environmental awareness of all employees.
- Assist with employee health insurance questions.
- Coordinate interviews with new hire prospects.
- Assist corporate HR department in completing tasks locally.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Pick up and distribute mail and run general errands as requested.
- Assemble drawings and other order documentation into file folders and distribute to shop.
- Generate laminated tags for identifying parts as needed by the shop.
- Issue inventory usage and close sub-jobs on completion of new equipment orders.
- Oversee inventory cycle counting and annual physical inventory. Provide necessary paperwork, audit counts and enter results into SYSPRO.
- Coordinate/oversee the Lot Ticket material tracking system.
- Maintain production records as required by plant management.
Requirements
- Able to lift 25 lbs.
- Must be a detailed-oriented self-starter.
- Strong PC skills.
- Must possess strong organization, and negation skills.
- Demonstrated ability of managing vendor performance.
- MRP/ERP experience & MS Office proficiency.
- Maintain a high standard of quality of work.
- Maintain regular attendance.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Able to read a tape measure and ruler.
- Able to perform simple math.
- Able to read or learn to read mechanical prints and drawings.
- Able to work varied hours and shifts if required.
- Good communication skills; able to understand and follow directions.
- Minimum of High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Excellent team player.
- Must be dedicated to customer satisfaction.
- Able to stand and/or walk around the plant.
Preferred qualifications
- 2-3 years purchasing experience.
- Associates degree.
Competencies /skills: Integrity and Trust | Mechanical Aptitude | Organization Agility | Business Acumen | Results-Oriented | Process Management | Peer Relationships | Decision Quality | Negotiating | Problem Solving | Excellent Leadership/Coaching Ability | Accountability | Building Effective Teams | Drive for Results | Planning
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. We provide a company contribution with Health Savings Account (HSA) participation.
- Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance, and more.
- A generous amount of paid time off paid holidays.
- Employee Referral Program bonus.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Fun company events.
- Employee Health and Financial Wellness activities.
- Employee Assistance Program. It provides legal and financial consultations, counseling, and work-life services like childcare, eldercare, and health advocacy.
- Estate Planning and Travel Services (for medical emergencies).
- Educational Assistance.
- Endless coffee.
- Career advancement and professional development. Carrier Vibrating Equipment is 100% employee-owned and led by a dynamic executive team of talented individuals who have risen through the management structure.
- 401(k) Plan with a loan feature.
- Cash Balance Pension Plan. Carrier contributes to your retirement savings plan. That coupled with a guaranteed 4% rate of return means you get a consistent contribution every year.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Typically, employers will do a 401K company match for retirement at 3-4%. We provide the ESOP retirement plan instead because it historically provides a benefit of up to 25% of your compensation.
About Sly: With nearly 150 years of expertise and the first-ever patent of the cloth-type dust collector, Sly LLC is at
the forefront of industrial dust collection and air pollution equipment service and customization. It is additionally known for its Windsor Wire product line, the nation’s largest filter bag cage provider. Learn more at
https://www.slyinc.com/.
About CPEG: CPEG offers customers a comprehensive line of bulk material handling equipment and processing equipment. CPEG companies include Carrier Vibrating Equipment, S. Howes, Sly, and Heyl Patterson Thermal Processing. All companies are 100% employee-owned and are proud to offer high quality equipment and superior customer service. Learn more at www.cpeg.com.