Purchasing Expediter

Job DetailsJob Location: Dunlap TN - Dunlap, TN 37327Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Less than 10%Integrity In Action We do the right thing, even when no one is looking. Focused on Team Success We achieve company goals through camaraderie and serving together. Driven to Deliver We fulfill our commitments with exceptional effort. Consistent Progress We are dedicated to the ongoing improvement of our people and processes. Professional Authenticity We bring excellence using our individuality. Join the best team around! Through 80 years, Morton Industries has built a reputation for excellence in tube, sheet, and enclosure fabrication. From supplying established off highway OEMs to brand new startups and everything in-between across the globe, your expertise makes a mark on history. With 5 facilities across the United States to better serve our customers, we maintain a consistent culture of team success. As a part of Morton Industries, you will be a part of a highly valued team of experts with limitless opportunity. Our professional authenticity drives our unique dedication to ongoing improvement of our people, valuing both your needs and the needs of our customers. Morton Industries is hiring for a Purchasing Expediter! Morton offers: Low Insurance Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision Short Term and Long-Term Disability Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Coverages Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Company Paid Life Insurance 401K Match Paid Bereavement   SUMMARY Facilitates the flow of material from supply base to manufacturing site. Works directly with Suppliers to ensure timely arrival of conforming goods. Supports Purchasing functions as needed.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Include, but are not limited to, the following: Purchase order management; maintains accurate system data Analyzes multiple reports and uses information to identify misaligned and late schedules. Communicates extensively with supply base regarding delivery, quality, logistics, and order status. Candidate should be comfortable with persuasive communication and follow-up. Communicates with Purchasing, Production, and Sales teams regarding potential supply disruptions and schedule risks. Assists Buyers with maintenance of price and lead time data. Reconciles partial purchase orders and coordinates delivery corrections when required. Supports Accounting with invoice reconciliation and purchase order discrepancies. Uses system reports to monitor excess material and inventory imbalances. Supports Supplier Quality administrative functions and documentation needs. Prepares supplier performance and spend data reports as required. Supports coordination and tracking of outside service orders, including communication with vendors performing external processing or services. Assists with sourcing activities, including identifying potential suppliers, requesting quotes, and supporting buyers in supplier selection and cost analysis. Supports Purchasing department initiatives and continuous improvement efforts as needed. Morton Industries, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer QualificationsPREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent