About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Name:

Job Title:         Purchasing Administration

Department:     Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Location:

Start Date:       

Status:             (Regular Full-Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Casual, Contingent)

Grade:

Reporting To:

JOB SUMMARY:

The main focus for the Purchasing Administrator is responsible for supporting the National Parts team with the branch networks’ daily purchasing requirements.

This role communicates directly with suppliers and carriers to confirm and follow up orders both locally and internationally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Raising Purchase Orders as per agreed process
• Emailing Purchase Orders to suppliers in a professional manner
• Accessing inventory database across JLG USA / Europe systems
• Checking all pricing and dates to ensure accuracy
• Selecting freight service to match requirements of customer/branch
• Chasing up ETA’s on outstanding orders with suppliers, and updating system and team members
• Handling all internal and external enquires
• Cross checking invoices against purchase orders to ensure accuracy
• Maintain registers and databases
• Other administrative and ad hoc duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Proven experience within a purchasing/customer service department
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to follow up
• Highly organised and structured, able to deal with multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Outstanding attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE: 

• Standing and sitting for extended periods of time
• Walking between aisles and departments
• Use of computer