Procurement Agent

About Bell and Howell

Bell and Howell delivers technology-driven Automation Services and Automation Solutions that help businesses optimize performance, reduce downtime, and improve customer experiences.

Our Automation Services bring a dedicated team of expert mechatronic service engineers completely covering North America and backed by our Integrated 360™ advanced technology enabling remote repair, diagnostics, automated SmartOps Dispatch™ and 24/7/365 technical assistance for our clients. We provide a comprehensive and certified level of support for thousands of diversified clients.

Our Automated Solutions product portfolio consists of next-generation equipment delivering best-in-class performance enhancing workflow efficiency and elevating customer experiences across multiple markets including retail, pharmaceuticals, packaging, mail production, ecommerce and manufacturing – all backed by the best service in the industry.

Position Title: Procurement Agent

Location: Durham, NC (On-site)

Job Summary:

The Procurement Agent is based at Bell and Howell’s Durham, NC HQ office, with operations throughout the U.S. and Canada, and reports directly to the Procurement Manager. This position has overall responsibility for purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. The Procurement Agent addresses basis levels of procurement support including pricing and product availability with some assistance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Tracks purchases, monitors supplier quality, and maintains systems with supplier information.
• Coordinates purchasing activities with service, manufacturing, planning, and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders, and requests for quotes to suppliers.
• Runs required reports and take required subsequent action as required.
• Resolves accounts payable issues.
• Provides procurement input to support the reduction of excess and obsolescence inventory.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner.
• May perform strategic sourcing activities with assistance.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities):

• Basic working knowledge of business, supplier relations, supplier negotiations and contracts preferred.
• Working knowledge of material flow processes preferred.
• Computer skills: Working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office products, production planning systems and Engineering change process.
• Working SAP knowledge preferred.
• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions along with considering alternative and diverse perspectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, quantitative, and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work as an integral part of a team.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Business Degree with 2-4 years’ experience in the procurement and/or materials management function or manufacturing related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel:

• This position requires some travel in the United States and Canada.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Ability to type on a keyboard.
• Ability to hear and talk.
• Ability to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Requires close vision for computer work and reviewing correspondence.
• Work is performed in a controlled office and manufacturing environment, noise levels within acceptable safety levels, paper dust, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Bell and Howell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is company policy to administer employment based solely on an individual’s qualifications, ability and performance without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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