Purchasing Agent

Essential Job Functions (Including but not limited to):

Develop profitable purchasing strategies that support our strategic direction.
Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers utilizing negotiation tactics to provide the best value.
Cultivate and manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance with terms of contracts.
Maintain vendor relationships, update vendor information, gather information regarding possible new vendors or new options for materials acquisition.
Monitor vendor performance against established metrics and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain quality and delivery expectations.
Work cooperatively with department, project and contract supervisors to ensure materials and supply needs are met in a timely, cost-effective manner.
Track inventory levels and run reports to evaluate demand requirements.
Evaluate RFQ's and create purchase orders to maintain inventory levels and meet manufacturing and contract requirements.
Enter purchase orders and purchase receipts into MRP software.
Research and reconcile variances between purchase orders and receiving.
Communicate with multiple internal departments, such as accounting, accounts payable, shipping/receiving, and production.
Keep detailed records and prepare and submit necessary reports.
Identify opportunities for process improvement within the purchasing processes and implement best practices to streamline operations.
Assist with coding of shipping costs and credit card charges.

Required Skills:

Ability to evaluate market conditions and various suppliers.
Strong communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
Ambitious and work at a quick pace, but with diligence and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and with other team members, highly flexible, "Get it Done" attitude.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task, focus and meet deadlines.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
Strong written/verbal skills (reading and writing policies, procedures, instructions, and emails).
Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
Experience with ERP software.

Physical Demands:

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.
Working overtime as needed.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Post secondary degree in related area preferred.
4-6 years of experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Successful completion and passing of fit for duty physicals, background checks and drug & alcohol testing programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) 3% Match
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Overtime

Work Location: In person