Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

It is the responsibility of the Purchasing Agent to plan, direct and control the purchasing and inventory planning of select products/components using the principles of lean manufacturing.

Requirements

• Responsible for Material Planning of components for select commodity groups and other duties related to such materials
• Performs clerical functions of re-ordering materials for the Company's manufacturing inventories (Leetsdale and Cumberland), maintenance repair and operating supplies.
• Process capital expenditure requests.
• Maintains equipment lease files and open contracts such as waste management, uniforms, etc. Notifies the appropriate personnel when leases or contracts need to be renewed or changed.
• Works with the freight companies. Track lost shipments. Submits and follows up on all freight claims. Generates parcel (Ocean and Air) insurance plan monthly report.
• Works directly with our customs broker on freight issues.
• Tracks ocean and air freight cost
• Performs data entry and updating of purchasing documentation (file maintenance) as required.
• Assists in backing-up other Buyer/Planners and production personnel for subcontract and external processing orders.
• Manages the new supplier (LD and CU) and material number (LD) set-up process
• Log and scan all ERs
• Acts as Primary contact with the cleaning contractors, and addresses problems, entertains new potential companies and contacts/directs cleaning company for any extra projects that may be required.
• Manages miscellaneous quotes, Vendor Performance Ratings, Update/keep Vendor Files (new vendors, ISO Certificates, Supplier Evaluation Report, etc)
• Place expense and service purchase orders
• Sends out the commodity price index and the current exchange rates on a monthly basis
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing or Business is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year work related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Experience with International Purchasing is preferred.
• Experience in fluid power industry and/or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of ERP software, SAP experience is a plus.
• Two + years' experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Completion of APICS or ISM sponsored classes and/or APICS CPIM or ISM CSM/CPSM certification is preferred.

Schroeder Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.