Purchasing Agent/Buyer

Specialized Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Seasoned buyer who possesses strong negotiation skills. Minimum three years purchasing experience
• Basic blueprint reading
• Understanding of manufacturing and inventory system management - MRP software experience preferred
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of transportation/logistics operations – landed cost/incoterms
• Understanding of contract law and purchasing regulations
• PC Skills: Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple projects and execute accordingly.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, management, internal and external customers, and others in a courteous and professional manner
• Expedite suppliers with late delivery

Training Requirements

• General safety
• Quality System Awareness

Major Job Functions

• Purchases, monitors, and maintains materials necessary to support production requirements in order to maintain volume requirements and fulfill customer requirements.
• Identifies cost reduction opportunities by reviewing supplier performance and material options in order to meet and/or exceed the cost reduction initiatives.
• Assist cycle-counting process with the purpose of eliminating stock losses to avoid downtime, optimizing reporting accuracy of raw materials, and preventing financial losses during annual physical inventory.
• Participate in direct material negotiations with external suppliers.
• Provides support to ISO 9001 initiatives in order to optimize the quality and environmental management of raw materials while maintaining ongoing certification objectives.
• Participates in annual budget preparation by providing input in the area of cost outs.
• Monitors supplier performance in areas of delivery, quality, and cost savings initiatives in order to provide data for supplier evaluation and future business determination.
• Actively support and participate on cross-functional teams by providing data, research assistance, and cost analysis in order to meet team objectives.
• Conducts supplier site visits in order to optimize current relationship, determine future objectives, and assist in the resolution of production, quality, and/or delivery problems.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location