Progress Rail Services Corp.
7171BR
Work Location:
Naples, FL – 315
Job Purpose:
Purchasing Assistants work to coordinate the purchase of products and materials on behalf of an organization.
They conduct market research to determine where to find the best quality materials and products for the best
prices. They build and maintain relationships with vendors in order to ensure their organization always has a
source for necessary products. Purchasing Assistants also handle administrative duties relating to purchases,
including tracking orders and ensuring records are kept up to date.
Req ID:
7171BR
Company Description:
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs.
Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow us @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
Education / Training:
- Skill Level IV– 5+ years of experience, Technical or specific experience;
- Skill Level III – 2-5 years of experience or Specific;
- Skill Level II – 1-2 years of experience or BS/BA or Technical Degree Experience or Technical Certifications;
- Skill Level I – Entry Level.
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent communication skills;
- Strong computer and system skills.
Job Title:
Purchasing Assistant
City:
Naples
Key Job Elements:
Minimum duties and responsibilities:
- Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs;
- Research potential vendors;
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery;
- Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts);
- Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts;
- Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders;
- Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition;
- Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and reconcile discrepancies;
- Prepare cost analyses;
- Prepare various daily, weekly and monthly reports;
- Prepare for and conduct End of Month activities.
Advanced duties and responsibilities:
- Review purchasing agreements with vendors and maintain open lines of communication with those vendors;
- Develop a process to monitors supply inventory and develop purchasing needs based on quarterly and
annual inputs;
- Establish long-term purchasing arrangements with vendors that benefit the company;
- Conduct market research to identify pricing trends;
- Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Strength – Must be able to lift 40 lbs, i.e office paper boxes;
- Motion – The position is primarily in an office setting requiring sitting at the desk the majority of the day. May require frequent visits to the warehouse helping check inventory;
- Vision/Hearing Requirements – May spend long periods of time in front of computer screen. Must be capable to read labels. Must be capable to communicate with staff, warehouse and vendors;
- Work Environment – Will spend the majority of time in office environment, although exposed occasionally to plant facilities requiring exposure to hot and cold environments along with noise exposure;
- Emotional Demands – Must have good communications skills;
- Safety – Position is not safety sensitive, works primarily in office and not operating moving equipment. Employees must utilize all required PPE which could include metatarsal boots, hearing, eye, head and hand protection.
EEO:
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Benefits:
Progress Rail Services Corporation and its subsidiary and affiliate companies offer an excellent total compensation package* including competitive salary, 401(k) plan with company match, available medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance along with flexible spending and paid vacation and holidays. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
- Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status – governing plan documents control such benefits..
Job Category:
Transportation & Logistics
State::
Florida
