Description

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Primary Responsibilities:\n\nDirect Purchase Orders (60%)\n•\tManage and procure new and existing raw materials and packaging components for scale-up and production use. Monitor inventory levels while considering shelf life and communicate with relevant departments to ensure supply availability.\n•\tGenerate purchase orders and manage them through receipt to meet delivery dates according to manufacturing needs set by Production Planners.\n•\tAnalyze and control purchasing activities to assure continuous supply of materials at the lowest inventory level possible to meet customer demand.\n•\tReconcile purchase orders to statements and invoices, ensuring accuracy.\n\nVendor Communication and Coordination (35%)\n•\tManage delivery and logistics updates for bulk raw materials into tanks at plants, ensuring timely deliveries and coordination with manufacturing teams for efficient unloading.\n•\tMaintain good working relationships with suppliers to stay informed of market trends and conditions affecting the department.\n•\tPerform expediting duties as needed, process claims for materials received in damaged condition, and handle returns.\n•\tPromptly escalate key issues to the Purchasing Lead or Sourcing Manager for resolution.\n\nAdditional Responsibilities (5%)\n•\tCreate warehouse transfers for products from other H.B. Fuller facilities.\n•\tSupport cross-functional departments, including supply chain, operations, and sourcing.

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Skills

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Purchase order, Purchasing, vendor management, vendor relationship, logistics

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Top Skills Details

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Purchase order,Purchasing,vendor management

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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Must Haves\n•\tBachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.\n•\tAt least 1 year of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably within a manufacturing environment.\n•\tExperience with SAP.\n•\tStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills.\n•\tEffective communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with various stakeholders.\n•\tHigh attention to detail and accuracy in managing purchase orders and procurement records.\n\nNice to Have's\n•\tFamiliarity with supply chain logistics and vendor management.\n•\tDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.\n•\tKnowledge of market supply trends and their impact on purchasing activities.\n•\tProven track record of identifying and resolving supply issues efficiently.

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Experience Level

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Entry Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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