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Armacell · 1 day ago

Purchasing Specialist

Armacell is a global leader in flexible insulation solutions, and they are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to coordinate all raw materials purchases. This role involves maintaining optimal inventory levels, negotiating vendor agreements, and ensuring timely availability of products.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate purchase of direct and indirect materials
Coordinates with Plant Planner to ensure supply of raw materials to maintain production requirements
Maintain optimal inventory levels and quantities, including all aspects of physical inventories to ensure timely availability of products
Maintain current list of approved vendors
Track raw materials usage using SAP system
Perform cycle counts to verify correct raw material levels
Negotiate vendor agreements for blanket orders of maintenance and man supplies, system contracts, and service contracts for plant equipment and calibrations
Provide the proper documentation /record keeping for managing the accounting and budget allowances
Maintains SAP master data by ensuring supplier master data and material master data (delivery date, payment terms, prices, etc.) are updated
Coordinate removal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste from facility by arranging with approved vendors to remove materials; maintain and update appropriate records to include MSDS documents and manifests (Conover Only)
Other duties assigned

Qualification

SAPPurchasing experienceMicrosoft spreadsheetsVendor negotiationMulti-taskingInterpersonal skillsTime managementCommunication skills

Required

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent
2 – 4 years in purchasing field
Excellent computer skills, working knowledge of Microsoft spreadsheets, databases, and work processing required
Considerable judgment is required in this position; incumbent would normally consult with department manager and plant manager for critical decisions that would affect the company financial or legal status
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
Demonstrated ability to plan and perform diversified duties
Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize work
Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Armacell will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position

Preferred

Prefer Associate Degree
Prefer raw materials purchasing background
SAP experience is preferred

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & wellbeing.
Financial programs such as 401(k), life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs.
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays and 120 hours of PTO.
Training and educational resources on our personalized learning management system.
Giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.

Company

Armacell

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Armacell is a provider of insulation materials.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2015-11-30Acquired

Leadership Team

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Patrick Mathieu
Non Executive Director
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