Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Ensuring materials, equipment, supplies, and/or services are obtained and delivered with the most favorable conditions for the organization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (Examples of work performed - responsibilities listed do not necessarily apply to all positions in this job title).

• Prepare, process, and approve purchase orders for inventoried items with unlimited expense amounts

• Resolve production shortages

• Communicate and coordinate business unit's requirements to customers and suppliers

o i.e. needs, deadlines, impact to schedule, available alternatives

o Includes internal and external customers/suppliers

• Commitment to expediting, prioritizing, and planning for the business unit's needs

• Identifying and resolving errors

• Department specific quoting

• Invoice management, including resolution of discrepancies in pricing and receiving transactions.

• Ownership over materials team projects to continuously improve towards team goals

• Support Kaizen events

• Support the greater materials team as needed

• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor

OTHER POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• Authority to approve and process purchase orders with unlimited inventory items, and with limited oversight from supervision.

• Some travel (up to 25%) may be required.

o Specific assignments may have additional travel requirements

• Must be customer service oriented

• Must be able to maintain company confidentiality

• Should be able to handle stress and deadlines

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Basic Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• 4-year Degree preferred. - OR -

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. AND

• Experience required:

o Internal: 6 years applicable experience with at least 2 of those years with Altec, Supply Chain Functions preferred.

o External: 6 years applicable experience, Supply Chain Functions preferred.

o Applicable Masters or APICS Certification counts as one year of experience, not to exceed one year in total.

• Microsoft Office suite experience required.

• Knowledge of supply chain principles and concepts required.

• ERP system experience preferred.

Experience Level Adjustmnt

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Benefits

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available