Production/Purchasing Assistant

Family-owned for over 75 years, Precision Resource is a leading global supplier of precision metal components and assemblies using a fineblank production method. We provide solutions to quality, cost and production challenges for market-leading customers in industries such as automotive, heavy equipment, lawn and garden, medical, electronics, cutlery and defense.

Precision Resource offers:

• Benefits package including health, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match and profit sharing
• Annual bonus based on division profitability
• Vacation and flexible paid holidays
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training
• Work with an established team of long-term employees
  
  

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Our Illinois division, located in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Production/Purchasing Assistant.

Summary

The Production/Purchasing Assistant will help in performing multiple duties related to the purchasing and production functions of the Division. The successful candidate will be committed to the highest level of integrity, trust and responsibility; bring a hands-on approach to day to day operations and exhibit strong communication and organizational skills.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders
• Review and select competitive sources for supply of maintenance/stores related items
• Negotiate with vendors for the purchase of subcontracted outside production processes, supplies, equipment and services
• Process all incoming paperwork, confirm price and verify quantities are accurate
• Accurately maintain an inventory system for consumable items
• Expedite subcontracted production processes with authority (i.e. heat treating, grinding, plating, etc.)
• Measure, analyze and manage the supplier’s performance delivery, quality, cost, order quantities and flexible payment terms
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis
• Issue purchase orders based on authorized requisitions and inventory requirements
• Expedite/reschedule releases as required
• Uses computer to accurately enter all company required information
• Follows policies and procedures as detailed in process documents, immediately brings to the attention of Supervisor/Manager any discrepancies
• Assist in physical inventories
  
  

Qualifications, Education And Experience

• Graduation from high school or receipt of equivalent degree (GED)
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Safety and OSHA experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and SharePoint
• Experience with Plex ERP system is a plus
  
  

Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.

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