Purchasing Agent
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PURCHASING AGENT The Purchasing Agent works and negotiates with suppliers to purchase goods and services for the company. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function. • Completes all XP/return orders and collaborates with vendors on corrective actions. • Maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct. • Interact and negotiate with suppliers. • Contact suppliers regarding errors in partial or duplicate shipments, prices, and substitutions. • Communicates delays or variances of inbound freight to appropriate parties. • Maintain strict control over inventory levels for production in order to meet internal and external demand for products. • Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notes. • Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy. • Assist with inventories and cycle counts. • Place purchase orders using the MRP report by the end of each week. • Process COD, CIA and other related projects assigned. • Knowledge of QMS policies, goals, and objectives. Assist with systems based on Lean principles and practices to meet or exceed the requirements of the established QMS, and all other standards required to serve our target markets. REQUIRED SKILLS • Strong problem solving and time management skills. • Maintain good attendance and able to occasionally work weekends if needed. • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. • Attention to detail and elevated level of accuracy. QUALIFICATIONS • Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea. • Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. • Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee's safety. • Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. • Communication/Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. • Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems. • Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. • Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. • Dependable - Must consistently demonstrate dependability, a magnificent work ethic, initiative, ownership of issues, problem-solving abilities, and an exceptional attitude. • Flexibility - Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, accept innovative ideas and input positively, and be open to new work approaches and processes. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • High School Diploma Required • College credit on PMAC or Supply Chain Programs preferred. • 3 to 5 years related experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS N = (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O = (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day) F = (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day) C = (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+hrs./day) Physical Demands: Stand – O Walk – O Sit – F Manually Manipulate – O Reach Outward – O Reach Above Shoulder – O Climb – N Crawl – N Squat/Kneel – O Bend – O Lift/Carry: 21-50 lbs. – O 50-100 lbs. (with assistance) – O Push/Pull: - O Other Physical Requirements: -Yes/No Vision (Color, Peripheral, Depth) -Y Sense of Smell - N Sense of Touch - N Ability to wear PPE -Y