Buyer- POC Lab

Proof Of Concept (POC) Purchasing Clerk

Provides direct support to our Procurement Strategy and executes many functions of the POC purchasing process. Operating in the early stages of product development, the POC Sourcing Coordinator operates in a highly dynamic environment which requires top communication skills and ability to effectively interact with a wide range of staff.

The Lisle DSS POC Lab provides a wide range of Proof of Concept and Prototype Parts to Engineering and Marketing with a very short lead-time.

• Based on POC BOM and Print availability, send RFQ to various vendors as directed.
• Place Purchase Req in Coupa and SAP. Monitor PO conversion.
• Maintain communication with vendors' progress and firming up dates.
• Tracking of Shipments and Addressing Custom Clearance concerns.
• Coordination with inventory clerk to ensure the incoming material process is effective.
• Performs follow up PO maintenance in Coupa.
• Follows up and monitor PAR funding and tracks usage of funds.
• Coordinates with Model Shop on-site to follow up on progress of work POC lab has on Model Shop.
• Participates in project team meetings to offer procurement strategies, project updates and expertise.
• Maintains procurement related activity and updates in Jira.

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Experience with ERP or Purchasing Software Packages.
• Able to demonstrate organizational skill and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams on technical projects.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to work occasional overtime and weekends as projects require.

• Experience with Coupa Software.
• Familiar with 3D CAD software.
• Prior user of SAP ERP.

Anticipated pay $22/hr to $30/hr eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength—focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.