Job Description
This is a great opportunity for a Purchasing and Cost Specialist to join our growing company. If you like experiencing new challenges and finding solutions then this position is for you! This job allows the Purchasing and Cost to get involved in evaluating and buying various supplies, services, and materials, given specifications, costs, and terms, collaborating with those responsible for determining purchase requirements, review of Purchase Requisitions for completeness, required approvals, and compliance with Company policies and interests, evaluate quotations for lowest possible price, acceptable quality standards, compliance with company policies, participate and collaborate in final supplier selection, support bid negotiations and assist other departments in obtaining procurement options.
Solid computer, analysis, and problem solving skills, as well as a quick mind are essential. Training is provided on-site. Administrative experience is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, undergraduate college degree preferred.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, and are an extraordinary company to work with.
A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field, and 3-5 years of applicable work experience are preferred.
Company Description
F. M. Howell & Company, founded in 1883, is a premier employer and manufacturer of folding cartons, thermoformed plastics, rigid paperboard boxes, and provider of custom contract packaging services. Our customers are primarily in the pharmaceutical industry and range from regional to international in scope. Our benefits include: 401(k) and profit sharing retirement plans, health and life insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement based on performance. Offers for full-time employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical and a drug test. We strive to be the Best in all that we do. F. M. Howell & Company 79 Pennsylvania Avenue PO Box 286 Elmira, NY 14902 Email: careers@fmhowell.com EOE