Job Description
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
*Responsible for facilitating purchase orders, change orders and maintaining purchase order files.
*When required, provide backup support to purchasing personnel, HR Assistant, Transportation Assistant, Corporate Engineering and Accounting.
*Monitor vendor's compliance with safety, insurance and liability by keeping vendors current with "Duty to Defend", Insurance Certification and "General Conditions".
Assist with raw material ordering for safe inventory levels
*Audit purchase orders applying proper criteria (PAP, etc.) Distributes copy to vendor, accounts payable, receiving, originator, and purchasing copy. Enter purchase order requisition data as required for all functions.
*Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.
*Address inquiries from employees, accounting, receiving, and vendors regarding specific orders.
*Assist in developing and distributing requests for quotations emphasizing competitive bidding.
*Assist with researching vendors, pricing and sourcing. Document and monitor increases/decrease for monthly report.
*Provide training for on-line order requisition entry.
*Provide administrative support to the corporate engineering group and provide access passes to approved on-site contractors.
*Participate in the safety process by completing safe behaviour audits, Subcommittee participation, safety meetings and audits. Must comply with all rules and regulations
*Responsible for maintaining corrugated print cards, bid preparation, solicitation and notice of award.
*Use the Adaptive Coaching process for communication, goal alignment, problem solving and career planning.
Qualifications:
1. Knowledge of PRMS System, Lotus Notes, Microsoft, Quadrant and Intellichief software.
2. Communication (verbal and written) skills; interacting with employees, purchasing personnel, outside vendors; development of requests for quotations.
3. Organizational skills; processing of purchase orders, maintenance of files, time management, and management of diverse workload.
4. Minimal with Diploma / Degree in Engg. else other streams with min. 5-6 years Purchase experience. Knowledge of SAP in MM module would be an advantage.
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.