What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Confidential?
Core Responsibilities:
- Manages the flow, recording, and processing of purchasing documents including RFQ’s, purchase orders, SCAR reports, etc.
- Negotiates best price, service, and delivery with vendors while controlling cost requirements
- Expedites orders that are critical to the manufacturing operation and orders that are behind schedule
- Search/qualify/source new vendors for problematic supplies and continuous improvement
- Manage cycle count activities to ensure proper counts are conducted and the inventory is accurate, and determine root cause for discrepancies; participates in physical inventory when scheduled
- Optimize inventory levels in order to minimize inventory investment while achieving the desired target service levels for customers
- Work with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within and between departments
- Anticipate lead times necessary to allow for the manufacturing, packaging and shipping of finished goods to customers by their scheduled dock dates
Additional Responsibilities
- Answer Phones
- Enters BOM’s and completes pre and final build assemblies in inventory system
- Assist in Shipping and Receiving
Required Experience
- Machining process knowledge highly desired
- Purchasing Software Experience Required, QuickBooks a plus.
- Microsoft Office Experience Required
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and negotiating skills
- 2 years of purchasing experience preferred
Physical Demands
This is a blended role that combines sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, and carrying up to 75 pounds based on task. Mostly a sedentary role, there is an element (such as inspections, inventory, shipping, etc.) where the position will require the above listed abilities.
Travel
Frequent domestic/local (back by end of day) travel required.
Other Duties
This job description is designed to cover core duties of the position indicated. It is not and should not be interpreted as an all-encompassing scope of work. In addition, duties and assignments may change at any time without notice.
PSI Polymer Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All finalist candidates and current associates are required to pass testing for illegal substances as a condition of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23
