We seek a team member that can wear the hats of a technical buyer and inside sales coordinator in a 20-30 hour/week position in a small business setting. This position requires working experience and knowledge in each of the areas described below. Candidates should submit a resume that covers points found below. This is a hands-on role and it is not a remote work position.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Material/Shop Buying: Solid working knowledge of product technical requirements for off-the-shelf mechanical and electrical parts, and for machined and sheet metal components; qualify new vendors including shops; obtain quotes and issue PO’s; control costs and delivery schedules; expedite orders; receiving work with technical members to define new or replacement products; and resolve issues with vendors. Focus on quality, schedule, and cost.
Sales Order Processing: Provide sales quotes to customers, order entry, fulfillment, shipping, and invoicing. Generate reports on activities and results. Must work well with customers. Requires accuracy and meeting commitments. Will work under supervision of administrative manager.
Accounts Payable: Process AP invoices, reconcile AP reports and resolve issues, and run weekly payables. Will work under supervision of accountant.
Other tasks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Our customer base is global and we offer technical equipment and support to our customers. Key to success in this role is to take initiative and being detail oriented in a small company environment, excellent communications skills (verbal, written), computer skills (especially Excel and ERP), and prior exposure to complex technical products.
Demonstrated skills and experience in Order Processing, Buying, and Accounts Payable.
Skills and experience in Sage ERP or similar application, and Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Must be reliable in keeping commitments, have good attendance, excellent communicator, open minded, willing to contribute new ideas, and able to ask for clarification.
Must be able to manage time and prioritize tasks with excellent organizational skills. Ability to work independently as well as work in teams.
Technical knowledge and experience are required such as reading mechanical drawings and bills of materials.
Occasionally required to lift or exert force up to 30 pounds.
Prefer college education or will consider equivalent experience (1-3 years).
BENEFITS:
Company benefits does not offer insurance at this time. Company offers 401k plan and paid time off (PTO).
Company is located in Fremont, CA.
