Position: PURCHASING AGENT
General Summary:
Develop and manage multiple suppliers to meet company goals and objectives in Purchasing. Responsible for the procurement of raw materials. Analyzes quotations to ensure that proposals meet with government regulations, accepted trade practices, and assures that all deliveries follow policies. Schedules deliveries with suppliers. Contacts suppliers regarding material problems, such as delayed receipt, poor quality, wrong items, etc. and resolves issues. Revises, expedites requisitions, conferences with suppliers. Obtains product information (prices, availability, delivery dates). Selects products/articles per analysis, observation, testing, examining the same. Determines purchase method and prepares P.O.’s
Essential Job Functions:
· Plans, schedules, coordinates, supports, and leads detailed audits of supplier processes to ensure that policies and procedures comply with product guidelines.
· Manage the development and launch of new tooling and equipment in the supply base that meets product guidelines.
· Act as Project Leader to ensure projects meet each Department of Defense requirements.
· Gather and review each supplier’s Certificate of Conformance document.
· Develop under performing suppliers to ensure top results from supply chain.
· Lead scheduled meetings and supplier audits through the process to ensure production readiness.
· Ensure production preparation through supply chain during the production phase.
· Gather and review the accuracy of documents received from suppliers during each phase.
· Ensure supplier meets committed delivery dates by tracking progress and working with team to remove obstacles.
· Work with supplier and Kandor’s manufacturing personnel to improve supplier performance relating to quality and delivery.
· Assist in problem resolution activities between supplier and Kandor
Requirements:
Should possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent.
2 Years of Experience in an equivalent position.
Skills: Strong knowledge in computer software’s/ spreadsheets (forms, basic formulas, tables, graphs, such as with Excel, Word.
FULLY Bilingual. Knowledge of negotiation processes, purchasing, buyer ethics, PO processing, etc. within the production industry. Strong interpersonal relationships, customer service oriented. Effective organizational skills, very supporting to continuous improvement initiatives. Works with multiple tasks within constraint timing always maintaining the determination, energy, safety & courtesy.
Personal/Technical Skills:
· Basic understanding of the industrial equipment and manufacturing processes relating textiles. Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, and quality management and control systems and techniques. · Able to work in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to function both independently and with good judgment in a team environment. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work efficiently within time constraints and deadlines, and handle stressful situations. Effective problem-solving and resolution skills. Listen well, ask relevant questions, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills. Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization. Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports. Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time. The ability to sit and work on a computer for extensive periods of time is required.
An Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO/MALE/FEMALE/VETERANS/DISABLED)
504 Zona Industrial, Arecibo, PR
If you meet all the above requirements, please send resume to:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 787-817-2150
No telephone calls please.
The resumes received after OCTOBER 31, 2026 will not be considered
Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo
Sueldo: $34,000.00 - $35,000.00 al año
Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial
