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"Cooler By Design” – Chart’s core business is centered around the design and fabrication of cryogenic equipment; soyou can see where we get our tagline from, right? Well, yes and no – see, we think the products we design and buildare pretty cool too. Also, we’re problem solvers. Customers don’t come to Chart with an equipment specification, theycome to Chart with a challenge. That’s where you come in, because someone has to figure it out – all the way fromconceptual design to installation and commissioning of equipment on-site. Chart’s mission is to provide full solutionsacross the Nexus of Clean™ – clean power, clean water, clean food, and clean industrials. The diverse applications weservice echo our commitment to sustainability – from providing full hydrogen solutions across the value chain, offeringsmall and industrial scale carbon capture solutions to customers globally, creating water treatment systems responsiblefor treating 4.5 billion gallons of water per day in the U.S. and delivering clean water to over a billion people worldwide,providing equipment and solutions for mission critical space launches, decarbonizing the marine industry, andelectrifying the mining space. Chart even contributes to the food and beverage industry by making some of your favoritecarbonated beverages possible – If nitro coffee or nitro ice cream is your thing – well, that’s Chart technology too (andit’s also cool)!

Interested in learning more? Take a tour of Chart City to get a feel of how Chart equipment solutions impact our dailylives.

Work with a fast paced team onsite at Howden’s (HUSA) Assembly/ Re-build facility in Medina, OH.  Manage critical purchasing functions with emphasis on On-Time Delivery, quality, and customer focus.  Handle the daily purchasing activities including but not limited to; issuing purchase orders based on project/ site needs, expediting, material returns, tracking and reporting of materials, negotiating with suppliers, choosing best costing practices, and working with a team of Project Managers to deliver quality products on time.  This position plays a critical role to meet established customer due dates while meeting or beating budgets.

What Will You Do?

• Purchase assigned material and/or services for HUSA.  Works with centralized Supply Chain Manager to utilize strategic suppliers when appropriate.
• Competitively source, negotiate and procure products and/or services including both inventory and non- inventory purchases under the guidance of supervision.
• Purchase Indirect site materials including for PPE, Equipment repairs, Building maintenance, and Safety Inspections.
• Maintain the MRP/ERP system as related to the Procurement function.
• Review material shortage reports on a daily basis; expedite all anticipated material shortages and past dues with suppliers on a daily basis, and update supplier delivery dates within the ERP System.
• Communicate and maintain delivery compliance to ensure material arrives on or before (up to 3 days) the customer required dates.
• Adhere to HUSA standardized processes and procedures and maintain reports as required.
• Monitor and provide clear communications to suppliers as to HNA’s requirements and expectations for delivery, quality, customer support, and continuous improvement.
• Maintains procurement records such as items and/or services purchased costs, delivery performance, product/service quality and/or inventories.
• Maintain highest ethical behavior while following HNA procedures, policies, work instructions and safety guidelines.
• Regularly monitors excess materials remaining from completed projects to sellback to suppliers or reuse on future projects.
• Regularly communicate material issues that may impact Customer due dates with Customer Service, Project Managers and other team members.
• Regularly attend team meeting, to establish material needs and resolve material related problems.
• Adhere to Quality Management System processes with supplier approval and disciplinary procedures (NCR’s). Track and dispose of discrepancies related to non-conforming vendor supplied material.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

• Walking
• Sitting/standing
• Driving
• Talking/hearing
• Computer use

Your Experience Should Be...

Essential

• High School Diploma
• 1 to 3 years experience in Supply Chain or Purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of procurement principles, theories and processes.
• Must have a good understanding of what is required to support the purchasing function in an Engineered to Order environment.
• Must be well organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks.
• Must be a team player and recognize urgency.
• Must possess a high energy personality and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong understanding of ERP systems. JDE preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/ Data Entry

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or related field
• Experience in custom manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a fast pace customer service focused company.
• Indirect Material/ Site specific procurement experience

Our Benefits Package...

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer contributions to an HSA account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage
• Up to two weeks of parental pay 
• 401k retirement savings plan including a company match