PURCHASING AGENT

The purpose of this position is to maintain the purchasing system and relationships both inside and outside of the organization to ensure materials are purchased through approved quality vendors and internal departments receive materials needed for production and support purposes.Primary Role:Initiates purchase orders based on business requirements and inventory levels for both administrative and plant production needs, to include communication and requirements/acceptance criteria where applicableInitiates vendor qualification (or re-qualification) activities per quality management system requirements and provides input regarding vendor performance or the need for supplier corrective actionAdministers the purchasing database to ensure system is current and productive for all departmentsMonitors vendor pricing and availability in concert with estimated pricing included in customer quotesExpedites delayed orders and informs production staff or changes in lead-time or other factors impacting the scheduleResolves issues related to inventory returns, replacements, and credit arrangementsParticipates in production meetings and other informational meetings as neededShows understanding of the functional and technical skills required to perform the job successfullyConsistently demonstrates accuracy and timeliness in completing individually assigned tasks and projectsDedication in meeting customer expectations, creates, and maintains relationships with vendors and internal customersMakes good decisions using experience, judgment, objectivity, and analysis, and accomplishes tasks on timeConsistently applies time management techniques to manage day to day activitiesRecognizes factors that contribute to poor time managementShows knowledge of subject matter and processesDemonstrates upmost level of integrity in all instances, shows respect towards others and towards company principlesDemonstrates ability to make sound decisions with moderate supervisionShares key information with others involved in a project or taskAccomplishes objectives, responds with timeliness and enthusiasm to directives, supports organizational decisionsTakes responsibility and ownership for adhering to all company policies and procedures while also completing work in accordance with performance expectationsHigh school diploma or some college educationThree to five (3 -5) years of experience with specialized training in the knowledge of manufacturing environmentsProfessional ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members and vendors #J-18808-Ljbffr Paycom