8250BR

PRS Facility Location:

Alorton, IL Trackwork Plant - 230

Job Purpose:

Sources materials for Progress Rail Alorton location and answer calls from sales and customers regarding their

Maintains buying responsibilities for all materials, services, all packaging used in shipping out parts and components, as well as direct shipments from suppliers to the end customer.

Req ID:

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Sales, or related field with 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and negotiation, preferred.

Combination of experience and education

Job Title:

Purchasing/Order Entry Specialist

City:

Alorton

Key Job Elements:

• Negotiates pricing contracts with suppliers for products and services, including production packaging;

• Creates purchase orders for services and products; creates purchase orders for all planned orders for production packaging and subcontracting;

• Communicates with suppliers and Accounts Payable as well as end users; communicates with all levels of the organization regarding requisition approvals;

• Collaborates with implementation team for Coupa Software to learn Purchasing in Coupa;

• Gathers data and creates monthly reporting of all obsolete and/or slow moving materials;

• Reviews Purchase Orders and Receivers to ensure pricing and quantity accuracy;

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral;

• Ability to listen and communicate at all levels of the organization;

• Advanced Excel/Reporting skills, SAP, LN BON experience preferred;

• Negotiation skills with proof of savings in current position;

• Familiarity with Shop supplies and equipment;

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI;

• Analytical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organization, and time management skills;

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and be a flexible team player;

• Ability to switch gears when something is needed immediately and return to follow up on other projects.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.

• Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing

Work Location Options:

St. Louis, MO area

State::

Illinois