Clow Valve - Procurement Associate

Today, Clow Valve Company operates at two locations: Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Riverside, Calif. The Oskaloosa plants include iron and brass foundries, a machine shop, assembly, finished goods warehousing, shipping and administrative offices. The Riversidelocation includes a sales office and distribution center.We are proud to continue our history of offering manufactured products that comply with "Made in the USA" requirements.

Purpose:

The Procurement Associate diligently processes and maintains vendor records, purchasing requisitions, procurement acknowledgements, and actively communicates with production and suppliers to ensure manufacturing excellence and customer service.

Key Performance Indicators:

1. Customer Experience: All completed purchase requisitions entered within one business day.
2. Sustainability: All Order Acknowledgments reviewed and updated within one business day.
3. Customer Experience: Back Order Scorecard not to exceed (50).

Core Functions:

1. Purchase Requisition Management (35%): Review Purchase Requisitions to ensure the required criteria is met and processed accurately. Collect, review, and update data from order acknowledgments. Print Purchase Orders twice a day and verify orders effectively e-mailed to intended recipients. Ensure all Purchase Order documents are correctly transferred and labeled in the electronic filing system.
2. Communication (35%): Develop sound associations with vendors and the production floor to foster trusting relationships with our suppliers and internal partners. Actively work with the scheduling department to expedite material, maintain on-time deliveries, and expedite unique requirements. Work with the receiving department to minimize discrepancies and adjust purchase orders as needed to resolve issues.
3. Support (25%): Update price lists and lead times as required. Collect and process data for new vendors. Diligently work through back-order reports to determine updated timelines and communicate findings to vested parties in a timely manner. Provide sound support for the Senior Professional in Supply Management by managing vendor information and assisting with maintaining ISO compliance
4. Procurement Project Opportunities (5%): Actively investigate areas for improvement within the purchasing department by expanding knowledge base on product and processes. Assist the Senior Professional in Supply Management with specialized projects to enhance on-time delivery, favorable purchase price variance, and customer satisfaction.

Technical Skills:

• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Suite, Experience with Microsoft Dynamics a plus.

Education & Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with six months to one year of experience in manufacturing and/or office environment.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma with 2-5 years' experience in manufacturing and/or office environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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