Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Orc Group - now part of Broadridge Trading and Connectivity Solutions

JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSITION SUMMARY Supervises, coordinates and maintains

all activities in the procurement of goods and services such as

materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies; must interface with

internal and external customers, i.e., other departments and external

vendors; research pricing and secures best possible price for the

Company. Manages MRP function to ensure adequate inventory to meet

production commitments and is also responsible for the accuracy of

purchasing requisitions and coordinates need with the Company's

delivery schedule request; adheres to product specifications in

procurement activities; coordinates on-time delivery schedules; oversees

the receiving and distribution of non-production items; 2. Confers with

vendors to obtain product or service information such as price,

availability and delivery schedule; may expedite the purchase of

goods/equipment to internal user department; establishes procedures to

monitor quality of received materials; estimates values according to

knowledge of market price; may determine method of procurement such as

direct purchase or bid; 3. Prepares purchase orders or bid requests and

reviews bid proposals; negotiates prices or purchase orders within

budgetary limitations and scope of authority; maintains procurement

records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product

quality or performance and inventories; 4. Discusses defective or

unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control

personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and

initiates corrective action; 5. Responsible for the purchasing of

designated government contracts goods as assigned; 6. Responsible for

maintaining item cards in BC with accurate information, including lead

times to ensure MRP works properly; 7. Works with internal stakeholders

to ensure BOM's are maintained and accurate; 8. Responsible for

promoting inventory accuracy though cycle counts and spot checks; 9.

Responsible for Output and Consumption transactions for designated

operations; 10. Must be able to adhere to and follow all safety

procedures; must use appropriate PPE as required; 11. Performs other job

related duties as assigned. ***

manufacturing environment is a plus; must possess proficiency with MS

computer applications; must have excellent communication and

interpersonal skills.*** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In

Person: 2700 Commerce St. La Crosse, WI 54603 Mail a Rsum: 2700 Commerce

St. La Crosse, WI 54603 E-Mail a Rsum: ***email_hidden*** Apply Online:

www.orcind.com Call For Appointment: 608-781-7727 ext 300,304,327 E-Mail

a Work Application: ***email_hidden*** Qualified females, minorities, and

special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.