Field Procurement Associate

Field Procurement Associate Job Description Who We Are: You will be working for an innovative supplier of industrial products and services that produce Best-in-Class cost savings for our customers. These solutions include: Integrated Supply Chain Management, Production Cutting Tool Reconditioning, Industrial Vending, Custom Value Added Solutions, Information Technology and Product Engineering. Founded in 1958, we grew to be the largest cutting tool reconditioning firm in North America. Our customers include the largest aerospace and defense contractors in the industry and major manufacturers in the power generation, fluid control and transportation markets. US Tool Group has been committed to providing quality products and outstanding service, supported by the uncompromising dedication of our employees. If you have: Ability to pass US Tool system training Familiarity with data entry, filing and record keeping Strong knowledge of Windows-based operating systems and software Basic knowledge of MRP/ERP system (preferred) Experience buying perishable and/or nonperishable items (preferred) General working knowledge of inventory (preferred) Knowledge of lead-time and stockouts (preferred) Knowledge of cutting tools (preferred) Experience interacting with suppliers (preferred) Excellent customer service skills Good problem-solving skills Strong ability to multi task Ability to work with minimal supervision and stay focused Understanding of work quality Strong decision-making skills Positive attitude Good typing skills Willingness to accept new assignments Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment Strong attention to detail, and ability to recognize and report issues Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment Ability to forecast usage Ability to process 10+ acknowledgments per hour (average) A typical day may look like this: Daily correspondence with site personnel and customer Evaluate stock levels and place orders with suppliers using planner tools Process PO acknowledgements Print reports and purchase orders Verify delivery dates, quantities, UOM and pricing Follow up with suppliers on unacknowledged POs Contact suppliers to resolve any issues related to shipments received Work with Discrepancy Team on discrepancies Fill requests for products not currently carried Placement of POs against requisitions Order spot buy requests for products not stocked Continually look for better products/pricing 20% Walking/Standing 80% Sitting We provide: Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance Competitive salary 401K benefit options 9 Paid holidays Paid time off/vacation accrual Weekly Pay Tuition reimbursement A work-hard play-hard environment Personal and professional growth Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact our Human Resources Department at 573-431-3856. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.