Purchasing Administrator

AGC Electronics America
Purchasing Administrator
Hillsboro, OR (on-site)

Who We Are

AGC Electronics America (AGCEA) manufactures high-purity Silicon Carbide (SiC) Ceramics materials and CMP Slurries for the semiconductor industry. We also serve as a distributor for other AGC Electronics Materials manufactured in Japan and elsewhere. We are headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA, and are a division of AGC Flat Glass North America.

What We Offer

• Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• $57,000 - $70,000 annually
• Full benefits package that includes but is not limited to:
  1. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
     • New employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire.
     • Employer contribution into HSA account.
  2. 401k with a 4% company match.
  3. Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off.
  4. Up to 40 hours of Paid Sick Time Off.
  5. Up to 12 Paid Holidays per year.

About The Role

The Purchasing Administrator is responsible for the effective day-to-day execution of the purchasing processes and contract administration. The incumbent is expected to work closely with internal stakeholders to source and assist in managing vendors in order to research and buy materials, goods, and services required for daily operations, as well as ensuring the timely and accurate review and maintenance of contracts, under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree and a minimum of 2 years related experience; or a Bachelor's degree without previous or professional experience
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory and supply management systems
• Ability to use purchasing software
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of computer applications with Microsoft 360
• The ability to maintain vendor relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience in a purchasing position
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing
• Experience with common ERP systems

Responsibilities:

• Communicates effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, delivery schedule, and to ensure optimal service and pricing.
• Using Infor Cloudsuite Industrial ERP system, phone calls and emails, procures materials or other goods and/or coordinates activities involved with purchasing products and services, such as ensuring appropriate inventory of raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services, for the company.
• Effectively supports contract administration through excellent communication, organization, and planning.
• Conducts thorough reviews and comparisons of prices and terms and conditions of purchases or service agreements, and contracts and determines methods of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid, and prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Plans for and administers contracts and related timely renewals for the purchase of equipment, materials, products, or services.
• Regularly examines, tracks, and reports on vendor performance against requirements.
• Manages and communicates delivery schedules, estimates of costs of material, equipment, and production to ensure completeness and accuracy and to ensure they meet our company's needs and complies with our company's legal
• requirements.
• Follows finance and legal policies supporting procurement and ensures compliance to all corporate code of conduct policies related to purchasing, contracts, gifts, anti-trust, etc.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine the source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Escalates problems to the Purchasing Manager for more difficult negotiations.
• May work with manufacturers or persuade potential vendors to undertake the manufacturing of custom-designed items according to user's specific needs and specifications.
• Develops, maintains, and improves upon purchasing and contract documentation and procedures.
• Set up vendors in the ERP system ensuring vendors have completed all required paperwork.
• Advises department stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations.
• Assists in setting up parts in the ERP system. Maintain item master database and setup of critical data within the ERP system.
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories within our ERP system.
• Manages and issues POs after receiving purchase requisitions.
• Supply documentation to shipping/receiving and accounting as needed.
• Provide support to other AGC departments or employees as needed.
• Assists and performs regular cycle counting of inventoried procured items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Affirmative Action StatementApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.