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TekTone is seeking a high-potential Purchasing Associate & Junior Planner to join our team. This is a "Career Path" role designed for a procurement professional who wants to master the full supply chain—from daily administrative workflows to high-level Master Production Scheduling and Procurement. Initially, you will be the engine of our daily purchasing operations. As you master our systems, your role will expand to include Global Procurement, Price Negotiations, and MRP/Master Production Scheduling. You will ensure our facility has what they need, when they need it, while keeping our inventory lean and efficient.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchase Orders: Create, monitor, and revise Purchase Orders (POs) in Acumatica; ensure all costs and delivery dates match vendor confirmations.
• Communications: Manage high-volume email correspondence; enter critical notes and attach documentation directly into the ERP system.
• Reporting & Follow-up: Generate and action weekly reports for "POs Pending Confirmation" and "Outstanding Miscellaneous POs" to ensure zero gaps in the supply chain.
• Quotes & Calibrations: Source quotes for new materials and manage the calibration process (working with internal leads) to ensure equipment compliance.
• Facility Purchasing: Place orders for office supplies, production consumables, and miscellaneous facility requests.
• Vendor Liaison: Serve as the point of contact for service providers (e.g., copier maintenance, postage machine supplies, and beverage services).
• Telecom Coordination: Support mobile account management, including device ordering and adjusting international calling plans as needed.
• Receipt Processing: Review PO receipts and officially release materials to inventory.
• Operations Alignment: Work closely with the production floor to confirm item availability and coordinate pickups. Assist with shipping/receiving as needed.
• System Environment: Acumatica ERP, become a system Subject Matter expert.
• Other duties as needed.

LONG-TERM STRATEGIC GROWTH AREAS (TRAINING PROVIDED)

• Supplier Evaluations: Participate in the formal review of vendor performance and quality metrics.
• Communications: Manage high-volume email correspondence; enter critical notes and attach documentation directly into the ERP system.
• Facility Procurement:
• International Logistics: Learn to navigate tariffs, duties, and global shipping regulations.
• Advanced Planning: Transition into full MRP (Material Requirements Planning) to optimize stock levels and lead times.
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis: Beyond just looking at the "price tag," you will be trained to analyze the full cost of a part, including shipping, storage, tariff impacts, and potential quality risks. You'll learn to present data-driven "Make vs. Buy" recommendations to leadership.
• Risk Mitigation & Resiliency: Learn how to identify "Single Source" risks in our supply chain. You will be trained to develop backup supplier strategies and contingency plans to ensure TekTone remains operational during global supply chain disruptions.
• Inventory Velocity & Optimization: Go beyond simple "re-ordering." You’ll learn how to use Acumatica’s data to calculate inventory turns and optimize "reorder" levels, ensuring we aren't tying up too much cash in the warehouse while still meeting 100% of production demand.
• Contract Management & Legal Compliance: Gain experience in drafting and reviewing Supply Agreements. You will learn the legal nuances of procurement, including "Terms and Conditions," warranty protections, and liability clauses that protect the company.
• Advanced MRP Logic: Master the "behind the scenes" math of our ERP system. You will learn how to adjust lead times, lot sizes, and demand forecasts within Acumatica.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience: 2+ years of professional purchasing experience in a technical environment, or Supply Chain Degree
• Communications: Manage high-volume email correspondence; enter critical notes and attach documentation directly into the ERP system.
• Software: Proficiency in Acumatica or similar ERP systems.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to spot discrepancies in cost or shipping dates between quotes and POs.
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to work with vendors to secure better pricing or expedited lead times.
• Logistics Interest: Willingness to learn the complexities of a global supply chain.
• Adaptability: Comfortable handling a variety of tasks, from administrative duties to high-level data analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The primary work environment is mostly that of an “office” environment. This job description is intended as a general guide to the job duties of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions.”

To apply, please submit resume to Human Resources, 324 Industrial Park Rd., Franklin, NC 28734 or Apply below.