Purchase Officer

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-directed Coordinator to fulfill an important function in our overall supply chain. This role will help us maximize our supply chain efficiency, ensuring timely and accurate system dates as well as orderly payment of our vendors.

As a member of the procurement team for GSM (Global Supply Management), you support the execution of our purchase order process. This opportunity works with vendors and supports our global procurement team. You will have exposure to excellent career progression opportunities and our commitment to your professional growth.

What You Do

• Prepare text Purchase orders from SAP purchase requisitions, docu-link supporting quotes/invoices, release for approval
• Support with Issuing Inter-Company Purchase Order for standard components from purchase requisitions
• Complete order confirmation process for direct materials in SAP:
• Review supplier date acknowledgement, confirm requested dates are met.
• Check if dates cannot be met if there will be a production impact, and escalate if impacted.
• Confirm back to the supplier the dates are acceptable.
• Contact customers that have not confirmed PO to ensure order is accepted and timing is met. Escalate to originating buyer if there is a problem.
• Purchase Order Invoice matching:
• Review invoices kicked back from Accounts Payable. If tolerance criteria is met log reason for kick-back, and resolve with AP.
• If invoice doesn’t match log problem: if volume (partial or over-shipped tolerance) confirm with originating buyer and approve for payment.
• If pricing or other issue, escalate to originating buyer for resolution.
• Provide Purchase Order Information to Logistics:
• Work with Suppliers and Buyers to provide any information required to clear shipments through customs.
  

What You Bring

• Accuracy, attention to detail
• Communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a structured environment
• Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with our purpose, strategy and values.
  
  

Required Skills

• Entry level, prior purchasing experience an asset but not required, experience with SAP or other integrated MRP environment is an asset.
• Post secondary diploma or degree in procurement or materials management. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Science, Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent experience. Operations or supply management or related field preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain. Experience with SAP is a big asset.
• Demonstrated teamwork, productivity, accuracy, dedication, and professionalism.
• Must be fluent in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
  
  

Who We Are

Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems. Milacron is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".