Purchasing Specialist

Tellus Products, LLC is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We are guided in our work by four core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. We bring brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation. Our expertise is rooted in shared core values grown from the heritage of our small businesses and strategic acquisitions. Collectively, we are stronger and more responsive, with a broader geographic footprint.Job Overview:The right candidate will be able to process all purchase orders in accordance with the Company's policies effectively communicating with all parties involved, whether internal or external. This position will be responsible for the timely and accurate approvals of all shipping receipts, ensure that proper documentation/support is accurate, matches what has been input by shipping/receiving and that all the proper support is attached in accordance with company's procedures. This position will also be responsible for being the inventory control liaison between the finance department and production.Job RequirementsMinimum two years of purchasing or inventory experience preferably in manufacturingManage purchase orders, logistics, and inventory control. Including consumables.Responsible for the Company's supply chain (purchasing fulfillment and inventory management functions)Coordinates material requirements and maintains adequate levels supporting the warehouse manager, project managers and all other company supply requirements.Performs all approved Company purchasing methods for situations involving the purchase of small/medium/large spend-dollar products and services (purchase order, credit card, and A/P invoice payment)Maintain material costing in the Inventory Module of Great PlainsPerform system material receiving review and approval ensuring documents and receipt match, (item description, quantities and PO) and that accurate receiving documents are attached as required.Proficient in ERP Systems (GP highly desired)Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Teams)Communicates all vendor programs, contracts, and problems to the Purchasing Manager.Assist in the development of an order to receipt tracking system.Bachelors degree in Business or Accounting

Desired AttributesOrganized - must possess the ability to work several areas and maintain proper control, records, and communicationsProfessional - must possess the ability to professionally and effectively communicate to all levels within the organization as well as vendors/suppliers.Proficient in Microsoft Excel - Develop reports to maintain on time inventory tracking. (Report manger/writer experience desirable)Flexible - willingness to cross train in other areas within the Purchasing/AP/Capex departments to support company objectives.

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