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: Basic Purpose of Position: Perform specialized or diversified procurement functions required supply material in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures; using the lowest reasonable price, ensuring the maximum quality goods delivered on-time to support manufacturing. Primary or Major Responsibilities:

• Analyze multiple requirements to satisfy the requirements of the requesting program or department and are in the best interest of the company.
• Place purchase orders as needed. Follow-up on purchase orders, Supplier contracts and material status as required.
• May assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems. May provide work direction to other employees in the department.
• Resolve Supplier quality issues, purchase order accounting issues and problem receipts.
• Travel, as required, to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives to discuss and satisfy matters that cannot be taken care of in the plant.
• May be responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules and maintaining inventory at appropriate level.
• Generally, will exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices.
• Prepare management and analysis reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Perform other related duties as necessary to support procurement department.
• Safety: Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, proper personal protective equipment is utilized.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the
• ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience within field.
• 1-2 years of experience in related discipline.
• Competency working with MS Excel.
• Experience buying metals and/or machined parts, highly preferred.
• CPIM or CPM preferred within two years of position assignment.
• Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, and CRP) required.
• Demonstrated experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.

Supervisory Responsibilities None Travel Requirement Minimal Additional Information Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Many positions offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k matching program, to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

Safety Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, utilize proper personal protective equipment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and communicate, use hands/finger, feel and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20 lbs. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Sparton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4 Accessibility Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at [email protected] #LI-PC1 #LI-Hybrid