LR-Purchasing Specialist - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-13
Kito Crosby
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Jacksonville
Arkansas
72076
United States


Title: LR-Purchasing Specialist

Job Type: Regular Full-Time


Location: Jacksonville, AR, US

Requsition ID: 1885

Salary_Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Annually

Description:

Job Description

Division: Crosby-Little Rock

Department: General Factory

Title: Puchasing Specialist

Reports to: Inventory Manager

Type of Position: Full Time

FLSA Status: Full Time Hourly

Shift: First

Job Summary

Kito Crosby is the world leader in the heavy lift and securement industry. We set the standard for quality, training, and technical expertise in the field. It’s our goal to exceed the expectations of our customers through technical leadership, innovative solutions, vertically integrated manufacturing, premier use of support, and a value-added distribution channel.

We are committed to investing in and developing our employees’ talents and leadership and are currently seeking candidates for this position.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, 401(k) with company match and 10 paid holidays annually.

As part of the Kito Crosby team, you will be supporting channel partners and end users around the world using Kito Crosby products in mission critical applications ranging from development of renewable power, space exploration, national defense, manufacturing, and infrastructure development.

In accordance with established policies, controls, accepted practices and purchasing techniques, acts as an agent of the Company to procure, without prejudice: miscellaneous raw materials, manufactured items, labor from machine shops, fabrications and maintenance, repair, and operating supplies (MRO’s) under the direction of the Materials Manager. Works with technical personnel to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure, consistent with standards of quality and manufacturing schedules.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential)

  1. Translate purchasing policy into realistic achievable and actionable objectives.
  2. Manage costs, including Development and utilization of price change forecasting, cost reduction and cost containment plans and maintenance of auditable cost saving calculations.
  3. Investigate reliability and develop relationships with vendors that support purchasing objectives.
  4. Arrange, with Engineering, for demonstrations of materials, processes, equipment, and supplies.
  5. Work with Materials Manager, Maintenance, General Manager, Direct Buyer, to obtain and compare bids for current and prospective vendors.
  6. Process adjustments, cancellations and claims bearing on original purchase agreements.
  7. Generate SAP debit memos to remove item from inventory or rejected supplies/tooling to be returned to vendor.
  8. Set up and participate in vendor audits, as required.
  9. Purchase orders over $1,000 must be approved and signed by the General Manager and Accounting Manager.
  10. Process purchase orders for miscellaneous raw materials and manufactured items, labor from machine shop, fabrications, maintenance, repair, and operating supplies
  11. Expedite purchases from Vendors.
  12. Work directly with Maintenance on supplies they need for PM’s or repairs of equipment. Finding best sources for product.
  13. Provide regular reporting of supplier performance.
  14. Develop and nurture relationships with internal managers and customers.
  15. Work with production coordinator on schedule and making sure we have the tooling that’s needed for the month.
  16. Demonstrate a willingness to work multi-functionally.
  17. Work within limits of forecasted expenses per month.

Job Specifications (Work Experience, Skills, Abilities, etc.)

Manufacturing experience preferred

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

See attached

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.








Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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