PURCHASING AGENT SENIOR 3

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. PURCHASING AGENT SENIOR 3 SALARY INDIRECT Professional Black Creek, GA, US 18 days ago Requisition ID: 1792 At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best… Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to “ Honor God. Defend Freedom” is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting. As a Purchasing Agent Senior 3, you will be responsible for the functions outlined below: Essential Functions: Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures. Negotiate purchase orders with suppliers, review order requests (requisitions) and grant approval for purchases, manage and record all purchasing activities from materials and services for Daniel Defense. Helps evaluate and approve suppliers and authorizes purchase orders for material or services. Analyze and monitor changes in materials and supplies to find ways to reduce cost and eliminate waste as well as improve quality. Purchase the highest quality material and services at the lowest possible price based on MRP Demand. Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service, availability and reliability, utilizing the Approved Supplier List and Supplier Quality Survey process. Analyze price proposals, historical pricing, and other available means to determine price reasonableness including the usage of competitive quoting and cost analysis. Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations. Negotiate, or renegotiate, and administer purchase orders to suppliers. Work closely with Supplier Quality and suppliers to discuss nonconforming material and services to implement Root Cause Correct Actions. Monitor inventory levels of current stock and work with inventory control group to evaluate the need to accelerate delivery, move to a future date or place additional purchase orders to support MRP demand. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. May be required to work with Engineering in pursuit of new products, lifecycle changes or product improvement projects. Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity. Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment. Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in a related area; 4-7 years of related experience or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within a manufacturing environment. Tooling & MRO experience a plus. Teamwork and the ability to cooperate and work proactively with others is a must. Experience coordinating work of production supervision. Extensive leadership, management and planning skills. Great attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Self-motivated; willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget. Competent with computer software such as Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook Word). Minimum of 5 years’ experience required working in an ERP/MRP database. Experience managing master data. INFOR experience a plus. Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by the Director and/or management. Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Company Values. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the work day. Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc. Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy. Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a "Drug-Free Workplace." Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job. Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment – Daniel Defense is an at-will employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Daniel-Defense-1