Procurement Agent

Laitram Machinery, Inc. has a position available for a Procurement Agent. For over 70 years, Laitram Machinery has pioneered the manufacturing of high-performance shrimp-peeling equipment, and more recently, steam cookers, blanchers, nut pasteurizers, roasters, and sorters. All of our products are designed to increase efficiency, improve product quality and yield for processors worldwide. Laitram Machinery is one of four operating divisions of Laitram, L.L.C. and offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet growing company in the private sector. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page. Responsibilities: Place orders for parts and raw materials based on MRP suggestions or purchase requests. Create purchase orders to maintain optimal inventory levels, balancing costs, lead times, production, and customer needs. Establish and maintain data for safety stock, minimum order quantities, lead times, and current costs. Source new parts from existing and new vendors based on technical needs, production requirements, inventory levels, lead times, and costs. Collaborate with engineering and production to clarify technical specifications, delivery priorities, and cost objectives. Lead initiatives to review and challenge existing designs and specifications, ensuring parts availability and cost are balanced with end‑use requirements throughout the product lifecycle. Check high‑risk purchases and expedite orders as needed to meet customer, service, and production requirements. Maintain vendor metrics, change vendors as required, and work with vendors to identify better alternatives and manage delivery changes. Avoid over‑ordering and understand the impact of part shortages or late deliveries on customers and production. Monitor markets for major purchase categories to reduce supply chain risks. Manage the entire order process, including PO and P-card systems, to ensure cost accuracy, quality, and timely delivery. Own the purchase process from request to delivery, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of parts. Requirements: B.S. degree in related field (Business, Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics Management, Engineering) 10 plus years' experience can be substituted in lieu of degree. Direct experience sourcing custom-machined parts, including the ability to interpret engineering and technical drawings and specifications to apply best engineering and production practices Organized, efficient, and proactive team member with ability to work independently. 5 or more years’ experience in related industry (manufacturing preferred) Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Ability to review production plan/forecast and anticipate critical, long lead requirements ERP experience (Infor XA and/or Oracle preferred) Strong accuracy in data entry and order processing Strong analytical and objective decision-making skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as an integral part of a team Desired Qualifications: Familiarity in motor/gearbox design and procurement best practices Experience in an HMLV, job shop, or custom manufacturing environment, with understanding of the unique challenges and dynamics of low-volume, high-mix procurement #J-18808-Ljbffr Laitram LLC