Purchasing Data Specialist

Overview

Purchasing Data Specialist – American Rheinmetall provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems, from design to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and sustainment. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems; other Michigan facilities focus on fabrications and armor; the St. Marys, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries.

Supports purchasing department by tracking purchases, keeping supplier certifications up to date and compliant, and reviewing raw materials and market data.

• Purchase Order Tracking
• Run weekly reports from the MRP system for all open purchase orders for the three Michigan plants.
• Validate that suppliers received the purchase orders and confirm the expected delivery date. Follow up four weeks before delivery to ensure timeliness. Elevate any lack of supplier correspondence according to corporate policy. Coordinate with plant receiving when parts have arrived but are not checked into the plant properly; elevate accordingly when not accomplished.
• Supplier Certification Update and Compliance: IATF 16949, ISO 9001:2015, and all SAM’s compliance data will be controlled and updated through this position. New suppliers must have this information prior to activation. Expired certifications will be notified to this position with the responsibility of obtaining updated certifications from the supplier.
• Raw Material and Market Data Analysis; monthly updates to pricing charts for all necessary material indexes.
• Assist Purchasing Buyers with material analysis as required.
• Monthly review and reporting on outlook for all necessary materials.
• Report monthly on all market segments deemed necessary by leadership.

To perform this job successfully, a candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, four years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. General understanding of finance and experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Knowledge of inventory software; spreadsheet software; internet software; word processing software and Adobe Acrobat software. Knowledge of Solid Edge software (CAD) is highly desired.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job may require standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. May lift up to 25 pounds.

Quantity of Work;
Quality of Work;
Judgment/Knowledge of Job;
Attendance/Dependability;
Teamwork/Attitude;
Initiative/Independence;
Adherence to Policy;
Adherence to Safety.

Adherence to Policy:
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 14001.

Adherence to Safety:
Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Note:

American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.