Purchasing Agent

Provision People

Summary:

Our award-winning client is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join their team. Manages the procurement of direct production materials and MRO supplies, negotiating and acquiring materials from vendors at optimal cost while ensuring quality, reliability, and timely delivery; oversees order processing and maintains comprehensive records for efficient purchasing operations.

Responsibilities:

Evaluates potential suppliers based on their ability to meet material specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules at competitive prices.
Maintains supplier metrics and periodically provides performance feedback to selected vendors.
Develops and executes purchasing strategies to achieve cost reduction objectives.
Solicits and analyzes quotes, negotiating the best prices based on quality, quantity, and delivery performance to meet cost reduction goals.
Conducts preliminary work and gathers information to make informed purchasing decisions within assigned areas and budgetary limits.
Manages purchase order processing, parts posting, and invoicing for both component and expense items.
Interview vendors' agents and representatives, investigate and develop alternate sources.
Resolves invoicing issues in collaboration with the Accounting Department.
Collaborates with designated team members across three plants to ensure materials availability and assists in resolving inventory control issues.
Prepares required reports on dollar volume, vendor quality, delivery performance, and alternate sources.
Reviews and maintains organized purchasing files and records to ensure compliance with business policies and procedures, ensuring readily available documentation.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Associate degree or equivalent training.
Over 2 years of experience in purchasing and procurement.
Proficient knowledge of procurement procedures within a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and successfully interact with diverse individuals and organizations, both internally and externally.
Developed flexibility, organizational, and time management skills to effectively handle multiple projects and challenges simultaneously.
Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
Proven capability to interact professionally and successfully with all levels of the organization.

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