Carrier Process Equipment Group (CPEG) offers customers a comprehensive line of large industrial processing equipment for a wide variety of industries. By combining engineering expertise including high tolerance fabrication and assembly, we design and manufacture custom bulk processing equipment and custom fluid solutions. Please visit us at to see the full scale of our product lines and solutions including the diverse family of brands who make up our portfolio. 

We are looking for a full-time Purchasing Assistant/HR Specialist at our Mathiston, MS location  to support the division. In this role, you will support the Purchasing Manager and the Director of Sales & Operations in achieving departmental goals and objectives for the company.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Responsibilities 

Purchasing

• Conduct all business in accordance with all company policies and safety practices.


• Responsible for product oriented material procurements and capital purchases


• Develop new supplier sources to strengthen the supplier base


• Continually improve responsiveness in estimating, bidding activities, material ordering, supplier communication, performance measurement, quality and all related procurement functions


• Obtain quotations, with price and availability on standard, repetitive and new items as requested by associates and select the best source of supply based on quality, price, delivery and overall vender performance.


• Responsible that all sub-contracted or outside purchased materials is made to specifications and meets requested shipping date.


• Work closely with engineering on new orders to obtain information relative to purchased items (especially long lead time items) that are not stocked so that purchase order preparation and processing can be done prior to receiving the bill of material and final face of order.


• Be knowledgeable in all areas of SYSPRO necessary to perform job functions. Able to work in MS Word and Excel.


• Participate in corporate team meetings to discuss perspective jobs as needed.


• Maintain vendor files including catalogs and price lists as needed.


• Develop and maintain relationships with vendor representatives as required and explore new or alternate sources of materials, supplies and services.


• Perform vendor audits if required by Purchasing Manager. May require travel to vendor facility.


• Collect and maintain data, develop and submit reports as required by Purchasing Manager or Plant Manager.


• Purchase items for replenishment of office/janitorial/maintenance supplies.

Human Resources + Safety

• Serve as active member of Safety Committee. Provide meeting agendas, record and distribute minutes.


• Coordinate/conduct annual safety training efforts.


• Participate in internal meetings related to plant safety, plant environment and employee training.


• Develop, maintain and encourage a high level of safety and environmental awareness of all employees.


• Assist with employee health insurance questions.


• Coordinate interviews with new hire prospects.


• Assist corporate HR department in completing tasks locally.

General Duties

• Pick up and distribute mail and run general errands as requested.


• Assemble drawings and other order documentation into file folders and distribute to shop.


• Generate laminated tags for identifying parts as needed by the shop.


• Issue inventory usage and close sub-jobs on completion of new equipment orders.


• Oversee inventory cycle counting and annual physical inventory. Provide necessary paperwork, audit counts and enter results into SYSPRO.


• Coordinate/oversee the Lot Ticket material tracking system.


• Maintain production records as required by plant management.

• Able to lift 25 lbs.


• Must be a detailed-oriented self-starter.


• Strong PC skills.


• Must possess strong organization, and negation skills.


• Demonstrated ability of managing vendor performance.


• MRP/ERP experience & MS Office proficiency.


• Maintain a high standard of quality of work.


• Maintain regular attendance.


• Follow company policies and procedures.


• Able to read a tape measure and ruler.


• Able to perform simple math.


• Able to read or learn to read mechanical prints and drawings.


• Able to work varied hours and shifts if required.


• Good communication skills; able to understand and follow directions.


• Minimum of High School diploma or G.E.D.


• Excellent team player.


• Must be dedicated to customer satisfaction.


• Able to stand and/or walk around the plant.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years purchasing experience.


• Associates degree.