Procurement Assistant

We make compressors, generators and power equipment sold through distributors worldwide. We started in 1915 and have grown to about 75,000 people.

The position:

We have an immediate opening for a Procurement Assistant in Arlington. We need a buyer who pushes back on price increases with data and keeps the production schedule fed. This role is remote. A quiet workspace and good internet are required.

Day to day:

• Review supplier price increase requests against commodity indexes
• Track supplier performance on delivery, quality and cost
• Issue purchase orders from approved requisitions and MRP signals in SAP
• Resolve invoice and receiving discrepancies with accounts payable
• Expedite late orders and keep production planning informed
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and payment terms with suppliers
• Maintain supplier records, price agreements and contracts

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of purchasing or procurement experience
• Strong negotiation skills, with examples of savings you delivered
• Working knowledge of contracts, Incoterms and payment terms
• Occasional travel to supplier sites

Pay range: $62,000 to $79,000 annually. Final offer will depend on experience.

Why work with us:

• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Health insurance
• Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one
• Home office stipend

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Thornbury Industries Inc..