Agent – Purchasing

What we offer:

Group Summary:

Roles & Responsibility:

The function of the Purchasing Agent is to work on Purchasing activities in general, having control and availability of materials and services used in the manufacture and assembly of company’s products.  Develop, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers’ base to purchase materials (Production/MRO) and services. 

Responsible for administering and following company policies in an effective and consistent manner. Represent the purchasing activity in vendor solicitation of bids, processing purchase orders, spot buys, new product research, and invoice reconciliation and supplier development.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct all activities in a professional manner and positive attitude with an emphasis on personal responsibility.
• Develop, analyze, and issue supplier contracts and purchase requisitions for required commodities, and services.
• Provide assistance and information as requested to support special projects, engineering change notices (ECN’s), feasibilities, and reworks.
• Provide assistance and information as requested to support continuous quality improvement initiatives (including VA/VE, SPECS, and QOS) as they relate to the cost and quality of material and services.
• Develop and negotiate long term agreements and contracts which are consistent with cost reduction requirements and targets established by other departments. Analyze vendor bids for blanket orders, capital projects and spot buys. Supervise/ manage suppliers.
• Coordinate vendor bids for blanket orders, capital/tooling projects and spot buys. Inquire, analyze and negotiate multiple quotations to ensure best source/cost practices.
• Process electronic requisitions and purchase orders for initial buys, repeat buys, and spot buys. Follow-up on orders and assist Materials in expediting delivery according to plant requirements.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to network and negotiate with suppliers
• Well-developed skills with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be willing to work in various locations within and outside the facility
• Willingness to work extended or flexible hours as required to meet production demands

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree at minimum is preferred.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 5 years Experience in production/direct material purchasing, such as metal stampings and assemblies, steel and aluminum commodities, fasteners, capital/tooling purchases or related field or equivalent training in relevant fields.Cost breakdown analysis and understanding of market rates in order to evaluate quotes or current business.

Site Benefits

• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar
• annual events (Summer cookouts, Christmas party, etc.)
• Annual uniform allowance
• Annual shoe allowance
• biennial prescription safety glasses allowance
• Perfect attendance rewards (Hourly employees)
• Medical Dental Day
• Education assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

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