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Job Category: Procurerment/Purchasing  
Title: PURCHASING ASSISTANT/CLERK 
Job Location: Morristown 
Percent Travel: --- 
Hiring Co.: P.L. THOMAS & CO. 
Specialty Area: food, beverage, nutritional supplements 
Size of Company: Sales Volume of Position:  
Base Salary: $ -  
Bonus Potential: Yes  Bonus Percent:  
Bonus Dollars: $ -   Total Compensation: Based on Experience 
Stock Options: No  How Many Options:  
Car: No  Allowance: Sign-On Bonus: No 
Other Benefits:  
Position Level in Co.:  
Position Reports to Whom:  
Company Description: LOOKING TO JOIN AN EXCITING COMPANY? LOOKING FOR A KEEPER ?
A PLACE WHERE YOU WILL WANT TO STAY ? We are a fast growing sourcing and marketing company specializing in unique food, beverage and nutritional ingredients.
Location: Morristown, NJ
 
Position Responsibilities: Work with Purchasing Manager to perform functions of Purchasing as they relate to ingredients and services for the company. This includes a focus on inventory control, material sourcing, quality control and regulatory.
• Purchasing:
o Prepare and issue Purchase Orders to obtain necessary materials in a timely and cost effective manner.
o Proactive shipment tracking.
o Work with Purchasing manager and Sales to maintain Cost Worksheets for all ingredients
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• Inventory Control:
• Support activities involved in maintaining a balanced inventory in all locations
Develop and execute reorder points in conjunction with the Sales Staff
Analyze inventory for discrepancies.
Quality:
• Incorporate product quality specifications into all purchase orders to maintain high company quality standards.
• Ensure supplier compliance with all current regulations (GMP, FDA, USDA)
• Review documentation of incoming goods (check C of A against PO for correct quality)
o Initial vendor Qualification Process
o Ensure all the documentation is obtained in compliance with customers requirements.
o Review and resolve vendor claims
o Execute Liability and Continuing Guarantee Requests
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OTHER:
• Backup for Logistics, perform other functions as needed
 
Number Direct Reports:
Position Experience Required:  
Class of Trade Experience Required:  
Education Required: BS/BA pref.  Paid Relocation: No 
Other Remarks: Job Requirements
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in the purchasing of Food or Nutritional Ingredients
• Experience in Inventory management
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with MAS or similar ERP software system
• Positive attitude and team player
• Ethical commitment to excellence
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a changing environment with strong problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The individual must be adept at learning new products
Click here to apply for Job # 17817