Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Performs more advanced support duties relating to monthly reporting, supplier communication to ensure price accuracy and timely delivery and supports Specialists with Request for Quote (RFQ) distribution and tracking. • Assists with procuring and sourcing parts and services for the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) of the company location or product line assigned. Processes MRO purchase orders. • Improves internal processes and documentation to build on efficiency of work and team. • Works with internal departments and external suppliers in addressing outstanding issues. • Reviews quotations and evaluates suppliers for the purpose of making recommendations. • Conducts general administrative duties for the purchasing group such as filing, ordering supplies and coordinating miscellaneous department activities. • Assists with contract development and execution with suppliers. • Assists with value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) projects. • Typically assists in identifying and analyzing cost savings and negotiating price reductions • Additional responsibilities include New Supplier setup in (JDE, CIGMA and ORACLE) • Maintains DENSO to DENSO pricing with support of Business Planning • Occasionally support with the mass upload of prices into NAPGWEB during PPR timing and mass supplier communications. • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Associates degree preferred • 3+ years of relate experience • Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and terms • Good written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills • Intermediate level of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel • Ability to collect and summarize data • Strong attention to detail • Ability to calculate mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages • Strong organizational and time management skills Benefits Summary: • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans  • 401K with 4% Company Match • Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays • Bonus Program  • FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs • Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance • Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs • Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc. • Tuition Reimbursement  • Career Development and Ongoing Training  • Employee Assistance Program  • Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program • Volunteer Opportunities  • Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) • Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)  • Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)    Hourly Salary: $23.00-28.00/hr.