Description
Primary duties to include, but not limited to: Responsible for overseeing all supply chain related activities involving the procurement of supplies and equipment, including but not limited to inventory management, vendor relationships and contract management, and price improvement via vendor negotiations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Procurement:

• Overseeing all purchasing and planning operations
• Coordinating resolution of supplier related quality issues
• Approving purchase orders, and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors
• Strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous pricing and terms
• Developing procurement strategy and tactics by collaborating with other departments to prioritize procurement needs
• Reviewing/creating contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Minimizing inventory
• Reducing costs
• Ensuring parts/components are delivered to Production when needed
• Working with Engineering for obsolescence replacements/options
• Working with Engineering for regulatory requirements compliance
• Creating, reviewing and updating department ISO procedures as necessary

Continuous Improvement:

• Over time, analyzing and working closely with all departments to identify areas for improvement.
• Facilitating cross-departmental and cross-functional teams to execute improvement goals.
• Championing the lean principles throughout the organization to improve quality, reduce lead-time, improve on-time delivery, minimize waste, and reduce overall costs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related area required, Master's Degree preferred
• 10 plus years relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skills include mathematical proficiency to analyze data in order to make reasonable decisions and language skills to help with the procedural aspects of the company.
• Personal computer skills, as relates to procurement, related software, and knowledge of purchasing processes required.
• Exemplary communication skills and interpersonal relationship ability.
• Advanced cost control and auditing procedures and practices.
• Demonstrate good judgment, enthusiasm and proactive approach to work.

Benefits

• High priority for work-life balance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance- Minimal waiting period. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month following hire date.
• Health Savings Account- Includes employer contributions.
• Life Insurance- Basic plan covered by employer with option to increase.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Education Reimbursement.
• Fitness room with showers on-site.

• Job Type: Regular
• Job Status: Full Time
• Travel: Occasional travel to supplier locations
• Minimum Degree:High School or Equivalent
• Pay Type:Annual Salary

Description
Primary duties to include, but not limited to:

• Provide information and technical support to existing IVEK customers and prospects, and find and develop new customers.
• Secure orders for IVEK through:
  • Telephone / Video conferencing / Email communication
  • On-site visits / Customer presentations
  • Trade show attendance
  • Testing fluids with IVEK equipment, reporting results to customers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide information and support to existing and potential IVEK customers.
• Collaborate with, assist and direct the efforts of independent sales representatives and distributors, including overseas distributors.
• Support IVEK’s advertising and marketing programs.
• Document conversations with contacts and customers.
• Conduct follow-up calls and record general notes aimed at maintaining project details with a timely response to customer inquiries.
• Properly identify and secure confidential files, documents and equipment.
• Requires independent activity within the structure of the sales department team.
• Perform applications testing on fluids with IVEK equipment to ensure it meets the customers’ specifications. Detailed reports, data, photos and videos are created with each test. Task includes the logging in of new materials, testing, data entry.
• Experience will be gained by completing in-house training, reading, and understanding product manuals, outlining and performing applications tests, and working with other IVEK employees.
• Responsible for handling and storage of fluid samples, including return or disposal.
• Liaise/communicate with Technical Service.
• On-site visits and trade show attendance. (Travel 10-25%)
• Aid the Sales Admin Assistant as needed.

Education and Experience

• College Degree (BS, BE) preferred or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of previous technical sales experience.
• Must have good working knowledge of MS Office software

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Develop a detailed knowledge of IVEK metering and dispensing systems and auxiliary equipment that supports those systems.
• Creative thinking and innovative ideas that contribute to the well-being and growth of IVEK.
• Ability to understand and identify customer product requirements; current and future market trends; potential new clients and markets.
• Creative thinking and innovative ideas that contribute to the well-being and growth of IVEK.
• Background in mechanical or electrical assembly.
• Background in chemistry, biology, and/or fluidics is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of drawings and blueprints.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Minimal waiting period. Full-time employees are elgible for benefits on the 1st of the month following hire date.
• Health Savings Account - includes employer contributions.
• Life Insurance - Basic plan covered by employer with option to increase.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• 401K with company match
• 9 paid holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Fitness room with showers on-site

• Job Type: Regular
• Job Status: Full Time
• Travel: Occasional to customer sites
• Pay Type: Annual salary

Description
Primary duties to include, but not limited to:

• Administrative and communications support for the sales department and backup support for IVEK administration and technical service departments.
• Assist in the testing of fluids with IVEK equipment, reporting results to customers.

Essential Duties

• Support the communications and administrative functions within the sales department.
• Maintain and update customer and contact management files.
• Direct incoming telephone calls to appropriate personnel.
• Organize mail, coordinate documentation and shipping for trade shows.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and hotel bookings for trade shows and customer visits.
• Handle purchase orders.
• Complete Job and Change Order forms.
• Provide sales information to Accounting department.
• Copy correspondence to independent representatives and distributors.
• Perform administrative duties for the President and Vice President.
• Scan completed job folders.
• Coordinate delivery of demo equipment.
• Handle inventory of demo and test equipment.
• Assist in training new salespeople on equipment.
• Work with sales to create training and test videos describing how to operate equipment.
• Responsible for handling and storage of fluid samples, including return or disposal of same.
• Availability for travel to Trade Shows (1-2 times per year)

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience
• Marketing experience is a plus.
• Sales/Customer Service experience a plus
• Lab experience/understanding a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
• Strong organizational skills
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of general office machines and telephone system.
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance- Minimal waiting period. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month following hire date.
• Health Savings Account- Includes employer contributions
• Life Insurance- Basic plan covered by employer with option to increase.
• 401K with company match
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time.
• 9 paid holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Fitness room with showers on-site

Job Information

• Job Type: Regular
• Job Status: Full Time
• Travel: Occasional (1-2 times per year)
• Pay Type: Annual salary