Purchasing Agent

Description Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials. Position Summary: Essential Functions: Execute standard purchasing processes including generation of purchase orders and transfers through procurement platform under supervision of management. Issue payment when submitting purchase orders based on supplier credit terms. Initiate inquiries with suppliers about product availability, product specifications (shelf life, temp control), order status, changes, or cancellations. Contact suppliers to execute scheduled or expedited deliveries. Contact suppliers to report and reconcile shortages/overshipments, missed or late deliveries, and other problems. Includes seeking return/reimbursement from suppliers for products and associated costs related to supplier errors. Review supplier purchase order confirmations to verify accuracy and expected ship dates when necessary. Escalate and report supplier performance issues to Purchasing management. Assist with inventory management initiatives driven by supply chain and other disruptions. Respond to cross-functional team inquiries regarding functions associated with this role. Support other purchasing agents in coverage for assigned duties. Participate in Team meetings, including, but not limited to training other team members on assigned functions. Execute cost-saving initiatives promoted by purchasing management. Requirements Position Qualifications: Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement. Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures. Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Education & Experience: Education: High School or General Education Degree (GED) Experience: Six months to one year of related experience preferred Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, know how to use the Internet for research and marketing, as well as adapt easily to new systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr Midland Scientific Inc