Job Overview
EBTRON, a market leader in the rapidly growing technology sector of building automation, is looking for a dedicated, self-motivated purchasing agent to join our team. The purchasing agent reports to the Vice President of Operations and is responsible for identifying suppliers, researching goods and services, processing purchase orders, and verifying delivered items. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a commercial mindset. You should know how to evaluate market conditions and different suppliers. Communication skills will help you negotiate effectively and maintain profitable relationships.
What you might be doing:
- Source suppliers based on price, availability, necessity, quality and logistical expenses
- Assess vendors and their offers with in-person visits, interviews and analysis to assess their quality
- Forward available inventory items by verifying stock and delivery schedules.
- Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, while managing purchases by forwarding orders to suppliers and monitoring and expediting orders.
- Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipment errors with suppliers.
- Obtain recommendations from suppliers.
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand purchasing requirements.
- Compare quotes from multiple suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
- Forecast demand for goods and services to create effective procurement plans.
- Monitor inventory levels to prevent overstocking or shortages.
What we need from you:
- Great organizational skills
- Excellent negotiator
- Excellent communication skills
- Great time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work amongst a team
- Evaluate supplier data to make decisions on continued relationships and supplier effectiveness
- Collaborate with engineering to determine compatible alternates facing delivery issues
- Identify alternate parts for all components ordered to minimize supply chain issues
- Meet with project managers at the beginning of jobs to secure optimal pricing and delivery of long lead time and high volume items
Why you want to work at EBTRON:
- Flat management structure with minimal oversight.
- Very generous PTO and paid holiday offering.
- Great medical, dental, life and disability coverage.
- Matching 401K plan.
- Merit based quarterly bonus program.
- Extremely casual dress code.
- Great work life balance (we work hard but play harder!)
More about EBTRON:
Established in 1984, EBTRON, INC. is a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing and engineering company located in Loris, SC with sister operations in Rock Hill, SC and Garner, NC. We are a custom manufacturer of technically advanced sensing, measuring, and control devices for clients worldwide. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality of unique and customized solutions for their individual project needs
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
