Purchasing Expediter

Purchasing Expediter Location Chula Vista, CA (Southwest area) :

PURCHASING EXPEDITER

CLASSIFICATION (FLSA): NONEXEMPT SALARY RANGE: $19.00-23.00

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Purchasing Expeditor provides support to the Purchasing department with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. The job involves compiling & maintaining material information up to date. The Purchasing Expeditor will be responsible for updating material EDD and following with suppliers on material ordered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES

• Ensuring timely delivery of material
• Communicating with suppliers about supply status.
• Monitoring project delivery timelines for all material ordered for all active jobs.
• Informing correct personnel about changes to EDD on their project.
• Assist in special projects & perform other functions assigned by supervision.
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes or cancellations.
• Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with both internal colleagues and external suppliers and maintaining them over time.
• Identify and relate any issues and(or) updates with orders, administrative paperwork, suppliers to Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Team.
• Must adhere to a promote ALL company safety policies and promote a clean and safe work environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Purchasing Expediter must be able to meet and successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following physical demands are representative to the position.

The position is active and mainly requires to be a sedentary role; however, it might also require extensive standing, and walking.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• Minimum 1 year experience.
• Sound knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint etc).
• Administration skills
• Organizational skills
• Detailed oriented
• Good people skills
• Customer Service skills

COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency
• Flexibility (Job duties & schedule)
• Work well with others in all areas where SCW&M is performing work
• Follow verbal/written instructions
• Able to work independently
• Teamwork orientation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

Purchasing Expediter position has no supervisory responsibilities.

POSITION TYPE / HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Schedule is Monday- Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required based on production needs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have U.S. High School Diploma or GED Diploma.
• Must have a minimum of 1-2 years working in an office environment.
• Must be able to speak and understand fluent English.
• Purchasing experience (preferred)

WORK AUTHORIZATION CLEARANCE

For E-verify and contract security purposes (including ship access lists), all employees MUST present a valid export document. Acceptable documents are U.S. Birth Certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, Passport, Passport Card and Permanent Resident Card.