Purchasing Specialist

At ProMach, we’re looking for people who want to shine. You’ll have opportunities to take your career in the direction you want. You can be creative. Strategic. Persuasive. Influential. Mechanical marvel. Customer Service Authority. Meticulous. A closer. A futurist.

You’ll be challenged and rewarded. Improve our customers’ packaging performance and efficiency every day. Help build the future of packaging automation. We’re proud of that and hope you will be too.

**_ Do we have your attention?_** Keep reading.

As a purchasing Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment and supplies for our company.

**Are you excited about this work?**
- Use of the Company ERP system (Syteline) and purchase order systems to monitor and track progress of purchased materials against timelines and necessary requirements (Source Day).
- Managing invoices through the Concur financial system.
- Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements, price and acceptability of items to specifications.
- Coordinate and schedule on-site contractors for services related to building maintenance.
- Develop a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service. This includes qualifying vendors and establishing/maintaining a preferred vendor list.
- Resolve inquiries and provide solutions to other departments, vendors and customers.
- Arrange for disposal of surplus materials when necessary.
- Maintain strictest and absolute personal confidentiality regarding daily access to Company financial information.
- Assist with the receiving function as required

**What’s in it for you?**

There's no monopoly on good ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match.

**If this sounds like you, we want to connect**
- Bachelor’s of Administration in Business with a focus on Supply Chain or similar
- 5+ years demonstrated experience in a purchasing role in a manufacturing environment;
- Must have prior experience in the purchasing function with an OEM manufacturer of custom automation equipment
- Proficient in procurement processes;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills which include presentation skills.
- Good computer skills (Microsoft Office - Word/Excel, ERP systems)
- Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner;
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy;
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills;

**P**ro Mach, Inc.**

We have been named to the Inc. 5,000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strengths of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

Tissue converting companies across the globe know Edson for their high-performance case and tray packing systems, including high-speed horizontal case packing, product handling, and top-load robotic solutions. Respected for their performance and reliability, many Edson machines from the 1970’s are still in service today. As part of the ProMach End of Line business line, Edson helps our packaging customers protect and grow the reputation and trust of their consumers.

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Pro Mach adheres to the principle of employment equity. The use of the masculine gender has been adopted for ease of reading and has no discriminatory intent.