Purchasing Agent

Join a Team That Sticks Together! At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries. We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more. In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck, FrogTape, Painter's Mate, Shurtape, T-Rex, Kip, and Pro Tapes. Why Work with Us? We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world. What We Offer: A company that truly values your contributions A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset More Than Just Tapes... In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate. We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you're looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! Our tapes may do the sticking, but it's our people who hold it all together. SUMMARY OF POSITION In this role, you will plan and participate in activities related to the purchasing of materials, products, and services, while having a direct impact on the level of success we achieve as an organization. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Source new and alternate vendors for materials, equipment, and supplies - domestically and internationally. Approve requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. Manage the purchasing supply chain. Review and update purchase order promise dates based on changes in vendor lead times and minimum order quantities. Effectively communicate significant changes to Sales, Production and Finance. Recommend min/max levels for key raw materials. Develop and implement purchasing and compound management instructions, policies, and procedures. Timely resolution of vendor claims to maximize credits. Provide pricing suggestions for new product development. Develop cost reduction strategies while maintaining positive vendor relationships. Proactively control excess inventory levels, working with vendors and internal departments. 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. JOB REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. A high level of negotiation and written and personal communication skills. A solid understanding and at least three years' experience in MRP processes in a mid-size manufacturing company. Proficiency with an ERP system and Microsoft Office. A high level of interpersonal relationship skills, as this position will work closely with vendors, and internally with manufacturing, sales, customer service, and finance departments. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, light to moderate physical effort is required. WORK ENVIRONMENT This is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to many internal departments in a fast-changing environment. Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion. Work performed in an office environment. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr