Purchasing at Techcrane International LLC

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Purpose: Perform all operational aspects of Purchasing.Essential Functions• Prepare and process purchase orders for supplies, equipment, materials and services.• Track and expedite purchase orders; issue change orders when applicable.• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.• Coordinate shipping and receiving; arrange all ground, sea and air logistics for open jobs.• Locate approved vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.• Must keep a minimum of 3 valid vendor choices for each product. This will require aggressive price search.• Review vendor quotations and contracts for conformance to company policy.• Review, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.• Verify billing versus purchase orders in issues of discrepancy; make corrections accordingly.• Create and implement part numbers for drawings and new items purchased.Qualifications• High school diploma or equivalent required.• Previous purchasing experience preferred.• Able to use general computer applications; familiarity with Sage or other accounting software a plus.• Ability to select, negotiate the purchase of and order materials, equipment and services at fair prices.Physical and Mental Demands• May spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.• Use hands to handle or operate standard office equipmentWork Environment• Will spend majority of time in office setting.• May spend time in warehouse, assembly shop and welding shop.• Noise level is usually low to moderate but occasionally may be very loud.• May involve hazardous materials, fumes, moving parts/equipment, electrical shock risk, extreme heat (welding) and extreme cold (liquid nitrogen).• Severe hot weather is likely and severe cold weather is possible on occasions when working outside of office.