Purchasing Assistant/HR Specialist

Carrier Processing Equipment Group (CPEG) offers customers a comprehensive line of large industrial processing equipment for a wide variety of industries. By combining engineering expertise including high tolerance fabrication and assembly, we design and manufacture custom bulk processing equipment and custom fluid solutions. Please visit us at https://www.cpeg.com/ to see the full scale of our product lines and solutions including the diverse family of brands who make up our portfolio. 

We are looking for a full-time Purchasing Assistant/HR Specialist at our Mathiston, MS location  to support the Sly division. In this role, you will support the Purchasing Manager and the Director of Sales & Operations in achieving departmental goals and objectives for the company.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Responsibilities 

Purchasing

• Conduct all business in accordance with all company policies and safety practices.
• Responsible for product oriented material procurements and capital purchases
• Develop new supplier sources to strengthen the supplier base
• Continually improve responsiveness in estimating, bidding activities, material ordering, supplier communication, performance measurement, quality and all related procurement functions
• Obtain quotations, with price and availability on standard, repetitive and new items as requested by associates and select the best source of supply based on quality, price, delivery and overall vender performance.
• Responsible that all sub-contracted or outside purchased materials is made to specifications and meets requested shipping date.
• Work closely with engineering on new orders to obtain information relative to purchased items (especially long lead time items) that are not stocked so that purchase order preparation and processing can be done prior to receiving the bill of material and final face of order.
• Be knowledgeable in all areas of SYSPRO necessary to perform job functions. Able to work in MS Word and Excel.
• Participate in corporate team meetings to discuss perspective jobs as needed.
• Maintain vendor files including catalogs and price lists as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendor representatives as required and explore new or alternate sources of materials, supplies and services.
• Perform vendor audits if required by Purchasing Manager. May require travel to vendor facility.
• Collect and maintain data, develop and submit reports as required by Purchasing Manager or Plant Manager.
• Purchase items for replenishment of office/janitorial/maintenance supplies.

Human Resources + Safety

• Serve as active member of Safety Committee. Provide meeting agendas, record and distribute minutes.
• Coordinate/conduct annual safety training efforts.
• Participate in internal meetings related to plant safety, plant environment and employee training.
• Develop, maintain and encourage a high level of safety and environmental awareness of all employees.
• Assist with employee health insurance questions.
• Coordinate interviews with new hire prospects.
• Assist corporate HR department in completing tasks locally.

General Duties

• Pick up and distribute mail and run general errands as requested.
• Assemble drawings and other order documentation into file folders and distribute to shop.
• Generate laminated tags for identifying parts as needed by the shop.
• Issue inventory usage and close sub-jobs on completion of new equipment orders.
• Oversee inventory cycle counting and annual physical inventory. Provide necessary paperwork, audit counts and enter results into SYSPRO.
• Coordinate/oversee the Lot Ticket material tracking system.
• Maintain production records as required by plant management.

• Able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be a detailed-oriented self-starter.
• Strong PC skills.
• Must possess strong organization, and negation skills.
• Demonstrated ability of managing vendor performance.
• MRP/ERP experience & MS Office proficiency.
• Maintain a high standard of quality of work.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Able to read a tape measure and ruler.
• Able to perform simple math.
• Able to read or learn to read mechanical prints and drawings.
• Able to work varied hours and shifts if required.
• Good communication skills; able to understand and follow directions.
• Minimum of High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Excellent team player.
• Must be dedicated to customer satisfaction.
• Able to stand and/or walk around the plant.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years purchasing experience.
• Associates degree.

Competencies/Skills: Integrity and Trust | Mechanical Aptitude | Organization Agility | Business Acumen | Results-Oriented | Process Management | Peer Relationships | Decision Quality | Negotiating | Problem Solving | Excellent Leadership/Coaching Ability | Accountability | Building Effective Teams | Drive for Results | Planning 

Competitive Benefits

• Generous paid time off as well as 80 hours of holiday pay each year.
• Ability to become an Employee Owner. This benefit is fully funded by the company—no employee contribution required—and builds value for you over time based on the company's performance. While results vary from year to year, the ESOP consistently delivers retirement benefits that exceed those of a typical 401(k) match.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. We provide a company contribution with Health Savings Account (HSA) participation. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are also available for healthcare and dependent care expenses, regardless of whether you are enrolled in a company medical plan.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability coverage, along with supplemental Short-Term Disability coverage (company pays 50% of premium).
• Voluntary coverages such as additional life insurance, accident insurance and more.
• Employee Assistance Program. Our EAP offers free, confidential support including legal and financial consultations, counseling services, estate planning, travel assistance, and work-life resources such as childcare, eldercare, and health advocacy.
• Employee Referral Program bonus.
• Educational Assistance.
• Career Advancement. CPEG is 100% employee-owned and led by a dynamic executive team of talented individuals who have risen through the management structure.
• Option to contribute to a 401(k) plan with flexible loan feature—invest in your future while keeping access to your funds if you need them.
• Cash Balance Pension Plan. We contribute to this retirement savings on your behalf—no employee contribution required. Combined with a guaranteed 4% rate of return, this means you receive a consistent and valuable retirement benefit every year.