Purchasing Specialist - Columbus (Finance)
Job ID: 504707
The Shelly Company, a CRH company, is a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete and paving services throughout the state of Ohio. Our commitment to quality drives us to use the most modern, efficient and environmentally friendly technology in our industry. The Shelly Company is known throughout the industry for innovation, quality and for our commitment to safety.
Position Overview
This position will be responsible for the full cycle of parts and supplies for the Southern Division Materials Group.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Manage full cycle of parts and supplies for Southern Division Materials Group
- Drive safety engagement across facilities daily.
- Serve as primary point of contact for parts ordering and shipping.
- Kit parts for scheduled jobs and maintain inventory Division Shop.
- Collaborate with field personnel and stakeholders to refine specifications and increase value of purchases.
- Align strategies with other business units, focusing on key spend categories.
- Champion vendor data management, coordinate quotes, and monitor inventory levels.
- Maintain Purchase Order system and uphold 5S standards in department.
- Occasionally pick up and deliver parts, acting as a liaison between vendors and company.
- Be aware of and drive adoption of sourced programs,
- Coordinate the process of obtaining quotes and/or requests for proposals from potential vendors, as needed.
- Maintain an understanding of current inventory levels and future demands to assist the business.
- Monitor/research order history of similar products and services purchased to evaluate/track differences in costs, delivery, quality and performance.
Other Requirements
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
- Flexibility to travel and work away from home as needed, including nights and weekends.
- Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
- Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
- Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED is required - associate's degree preferred.
- Effective communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and ideally possessing a mechanical background.
- 2-3 years of purchasing/procurement experience or relevant industry experience is required.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical/Analytical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Competency with Microsoft Office and company-specific procurement tools
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.The employee frequently is required to climb or balance.The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Must be able to frequently bend, kneel, squat, stand, walk, reach, drive, use fine motor skills and repetitive movement. Will need to occasionally climb.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet, humid condition airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold.The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.The noise level in the work environment is occasionally very loud and may require protective equipment. Environment is occasionally hot, cold, or wet. May be exposed to noise, high heat and moving equipment. Candidate will continuously work with other s.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
The Shelly Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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