POSITION SUMMARY:
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing goods and materials at competitive prices and creating and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the analysis and purchasing of all inventory materials, components, production supplies, and MRO supplies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Assist New/Existing Vendors
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Support Purchasing Activities
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Cost Saving Activities
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CI for Purchasing
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Support company safety policies, maintain safety requirements, wear proper PPE.
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Follow and support all company core values.
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Purchase all production material, components, MRO supplies from approved sources.
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Procurement of materials and components based on production schedule.
- Maintain contact with all Suppliers regarding scheduled delivery dates, changes, shortages, etc.
- Ensure margins are in alignment with department and company standards.
- Challenge the Suppliers in the areas of cost saving, value analysis and overall purchase product improvement for products and/or services assigned.
- Coordinate with Quality and Suppliers the need for the return or replacement of rejected materials/component parts not meeting specifications.
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Resolve any delivery shortages or invoice discrepancies with Accounting/Supplier.
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Maintains current purchasing systems database records, including data entry for all purchase orders, pricing, lead time, min/multiple purchase qty.
- Resolve shipments sent in error with Supplier.
- Provide monthly credit card receipts and invoices to Director of Purchasing.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Communication Skills, Oral and Written
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Detail Orientated
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Computer Skills
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Organization
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Problem Solving
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Two to Four years related experience and/or equivalent degree.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In an average hour work day, this job requires: (Check full capacity for each activity).
o Sit: 6 Hours
o Stand: 1 Hour
o Walk: 1 Hour
On the job you (Not at all=0%, Occasionally= 1%-33%, Frequently= 34%-66%, Continuously= 67%-100%):
- Bend/Stoop/Squat: Occasionally
- Climb Heights/Ladder: Not at all
- Reach above shoulder level: Occasionally
- Kneel/Crouch/Crawl: Not at all
- Push/Pull/Twist: Not at all
On the job you lift/carry (Not at all=0%, Occasionally= 1%-33%, Frequently= 34%-66%, Continuously= 67%-100%):
- Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
This job requires:
- Working on unprotected heights: No
- Being around moving equipment: Yes, on production floor
- Exposure to marked changes in temperature or humidity: Yes, on production floor
- Exposure to dust, fumes and gases: Yes, on production floor
- Working in restricted spaces: No
- Exposure to elevated noise levels for extended periods of time: Yes, on production floor
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals: Yes, on production floor
- Operation of equipment and/or machinery: Yes, office equipment
- Use of hands for repetitive action: Yes, computer keyboard
