Purchasing Associate - Components

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Responsibilities:

• Manages the purchase order process by sourcing approved goods/services from nominated vendors
• Identifies supply chain continuous improvement opportunities
• Manages inventory of specific raw materials and determines appropriate replenishment schedules
• Develops and support the development of strategies
• Communicates and cultivates relationships with suppliers
• Develops, improves, standardizes and implements documents
• Maintains the integrity data in all systems
• Updates and maintains purchase order information.
• Coordinates review meetings with multiple functions
• Coordinates with Purchasing for production component ordering
• Coordinates with Warehouse to identify space requirements
• Coordinates with customer service to ensure customer/item set-up
• Coordinates with corporate supply chain for pricing set-up
• Coordinate with Finance and Marketing when corrections/adjustments are required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Marketing, Warehouse, Customer Service).
• Strong understanding of purchase order processes and vendor sourcing.
• Knowledge of inventory management and replenishment strategies.
• Ability to identify and implement supply chain improvement opportunities.
• Proficient in ERP systems and data integrity management (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.

Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

• Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
• Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
• Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities. 

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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