Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

At L&M Radiator, Inc., the things we make are helping to keep America’s lights on. If you want to join a team that plays a vital role in our energy economy, we have an opportunity for you!

L&M Radiator, Inc. has been a leading worldwide manufacturer of customized and carefully crafted heat exchangers for Mining, Construction, Oil, Gas and heavy-duty equipment industries. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Purchasing Team at our Hibbing facility, located in Minnesota. This position reports to the Purchasing Supervisor, work shift is Monday-Friday 8a-5p, overtime when needed.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Purchasing Team, you will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and procuring goods and services for company by identifying suitable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of products, while maintaining quality standards and cost effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be focused, detail oriented and have good communication skills.

What do we want to know about you?

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 5 years related experience in Purchasing/Manufacturing OR Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP system.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience in: Supply Management, Tracking Budget Expenses, Customer Service, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Cost Accounting.

What will your typical day look like?

• Preparing and issuing purchase orders to suppliers, ensuring accurate specifications and quantities that meet quality standards and adhere to company policies and legal regulations.
• Order parts for L & M subsidiaries.
• Qualify suppliers, inspect all parts and follow LMP005 for each supplier.
• Verify purchase requisitions for accuracy.
• Negotiate the best possible prices, payment terms, freight charges, and part options for all orders.
• Track/follow material forecasts for potential shortages and watch the market for supply/demand issues.
• Review inventory shortages and root cause to prevent re-occurrences.
• Proactively advise production on availability and expected delivery dates.
• Follow up with suppliers on overdue orders per purchasing assistant report.
• Work with suppliers to order non-inventory items and subcontract/fabricated parts.
• Using the ERP system, organize, create, and maintain purchase orders for both plants and order parts as needed.
• Maintain and update Part Maintenance Inventory List.
• Review and complete Discrepant Material Reports (DMR) per L&M Procedures.
• Daily run of MRP and ensure items required for production are ordered.
• Review sales orders for special buy out and R&D parts.
• Order non-inventory items.
• Get price and delivery time estimates for customer quotes.
• Review inventory shortages to try to determine the cause, so the system can be improved to prevent re-occurrences.
• Estimate future requirements for HQ items and place orders with suppliers.
• Follow up with vendors on overdue orders per open order report.
• Responsible for negotiating payment terms and discount opportunities for advance payment options for all vendors and suppliers.
• Review all historical price data changes and ensure no hidden costs exists and Track and report findings.
• Collaborate with corporate on synergy solution for more cost effective and efficient purchasing solutions.
• Liaison between corporate compliance team and suppliers.
• Seek and partner with dependable suppliers.
• Review supplier performance using the quality PPM report.
• Submit revision requests to Drafting/Engineering for processing in the ERP system.
• Actively participate and attend various company meetings (New Product Meetings, Cost Committee Meetings, and Cost Reduction Meetings), as required and report back findings and details to team.
• Complete close out reports on meetings and file for future follow up.
• Attend supplier visits annually and as requested by manager.
• Follow all safety guidelines.
• Domestic and international travel required and may include weekend travel depending on the project.
• Perform related work or other job duties as required by manager or backup supervisor.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Ability to sit for long periods of time at workstation.
• Long duration of computer screen time.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Entry Level:

• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Acts in a manner of integrity, shows support for the company and its values, our customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues related to procurement and supplier performance.
• Intermediate computer skills required. Outlook (email, tasks, and calendar) Google Drive (or Microsoft Excel), Adobe/Nitro, Microsoft Teams, and knowledge of ERP systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliances (i.e., EU REACH Regulations, Prop 65).
• Organized, detailed, and thorough.
• Effective communication skills. Confident and effective communication (both verbal and written, in English) with internal customers and external suppliers.
• Initiative-taker with a natural ability to problem solve.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug, and background test.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $62100-85300 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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