Career

Procurement

06.11.2024

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting people and goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,700 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

PALFINGER is searching for a Procurement Coordinator to work in our New Iberia, LA location. We are located at 912 HWY 90. E, New Iberia, La. 70560. This position reports to the Assistant Spares Manager.

Your Responsibilities:

Utilize company's ERP purchasing system to process purchase orders from requisitions. Reporting improvement opportunities to Assistant Spares Manager.
Assist Assistant Spares Manager with maintaining proper inventory stock levels for regularly used supplies
Analyze root causes of accounts payable exceptions and takes steps to resolve and prevent, manage the timely arrival of inventory via purchasing expediting tracking reports, performs other purchasing or inventory control duties as necessary or as requested
Ability to strategically partner with suppliers to negotiate optimal agreements, expedite deliveries of equipment and supplies, and recover induced cost, follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive on time and are in good condition, maintain strong working relationships with our vendors
Performs other purchasing or inventory control duties as necessary or as requested. Maintaining a safe and clean work environment to prevent issues and incidents.
Participating in educational opportunities and programs to maintain and develop professional and product know-how. Complying with procedures, rules, and regulations in order to accomplish department and corporate mission and objectives.
Work flexible hours and overtime if needed. Superior can delegate other tasks within competence level of the employee.

You Qualifications:

A high school diploma is preferred.
2+ years of purchasing experience, preferably withing manufacturing or industrial services.
2+ years of MRO purchasing (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations).
Strong verbal and written communication skills to solve problems and provide status updates to customers and suppliers is essential.
Experience using Microsoft Office including Teams, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to perform administrative activities in support of the purchasing function.

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation.
401(k) with Company match.
Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.
Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.

This job posting describes the general nature of work performed by employees within this classification. The information on this posting is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of all responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

PALFINGER is not utilizing any external recruiting agencies for this opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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