Procurement Assistant - Westchester Plastics LLC

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible assisting and maintaining the smooth and successful operations of the Procurement Department with researching and discovering new sources for plastics scrap.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Find new sources of plastic scrap through the internet and by cold calling
• Find and maintain multiple accounts with recyclers and brokers
• Solve problems arising from rejected material by working with other team members
• Work closely with other departments such as accounting and logistics in order to fulfill a shipment
• Verify all necessary documents have been received for a particular shipment
• Ensure suppliers are taken care of through consistent communication and timely follow-up
• Track shipments and communicate with plant managers to ensure quality of received material coincides with what was purchased
• Perform research of certain plastic products, companies, or current news as directed by supervisor
• Capture data collected by phone the internet in an organized fashion so information can be easily accessed
• Perform research of certain plastic products, companies, or current news as directed by supervisor
• Log incoming sample data into internal system, ensure testing is done by the lab immediately, and data is reported
• Use MS Outlook to maintain and organize e-mail communication and set reminders
• Utilize other MS Office programs such as PowerPoint, Word, and Excel depending on task assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in a customer service roll preferred.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office products.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in a business field preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent Communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Self motivated and willing to learn.
• Strong data management skills

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 this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.