PURCHASING AGENT - AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MANUFACTURING (34861))
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An international automotive parts manufacturing company is currently searching for an experienced Purchasing Agent to join their facility in the Findlay, Ohio area. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years purchasing or procurement experience in an industrial environment,and a positive, team-oriented mindset. This is a full-time and direct hire position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Purchasing Agent Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee purchasing and procurement activities, and communicate with suppliers regarding active orders, logistics tracking, issues with products
• Leadership of purchasing / logistics department employees; participate in hiring, and provide training, mentorship, and performance reviews to associates
• Receive and compare quotations from suppliers, analyze supplier pricing, production costs, etc. to reduce company expenses and improve supplier quality
• Support production and product development departments by analyzing production needs, such as equipment, materials, etc.
• Collaborate with other departments to determine future needs for materials / equipment / etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Purchasing Agent Requirements Include:

• Bachelors degree in a Supply Chain or business-related field required
• Minimum 3-5 years work experience in industrial purchasing, production planning, procurement, etc. Specific experience in the automotive manufacturing industry is preferred
• Established experience with employee supervision and leadership
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
• Good computer skills with specific proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Direct applicants only. We do not accept any resumes from any third-party organizations or other recruiters.

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