Purchasing Specialist

  • Full-time

Company Description

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global leader in pressure-sensitive and functional materials and labeling solutions for the retail apparel market. The company's applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers in the consumer packaging, graphical display, logistics, apparel, industrial and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $6.1 billion in 2016. Learn more at www.averydennison.com

Job Description

Expedite orders by suppliers to meet production.  Supervise preparation of orders and follow-up to expedite delivery and shipment.

Work to reduce network raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories while optimizing service, reducing waste, and increasing inventory turns.

Develop and maintain necessary records and files for efficient operation.

Conduct assessments of customer needs within assigned region or area.

Support the execution of materials and operation direction setting packages.

Constantly assess systems for improvement opportunities.

Provide guidance to maintain communications between purchasing, engineering and manufacturing regarding inventory levels.

Review plant demand and resource availability.

Ensure materials availability for production schedule.

Assess and work to improve inventory accuracy.

Improve communication and materials flow with supply chain partners.

Execute procurement sourcing strategies in-line with overall division and/or corporate objectives.

Solves a range of straightforward problems; analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.

Participates in defining the issues and scope of assigned projects.

Assists in the placement of purchase orders.
                    

Qualifications

- High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree desired.

- 0 -3 years prior experience a plus.

- Knowledge of purchasing techniques and logistical supply chain.

- Good oral and written communication skills.

- Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and function specific software.

- Good customer service skills.

- Good analytical skills.

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