Purchasing Agent

Role: Purchasing Agent

As a member of the Eagle Technologies Team, the Purchasing Agent oversees and completes purchases of materials and supplies to support the manufacturing facility.

The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for all purchasing and bid soliciting in the manufacturing facility in Newport News, VA. This role will manage inventory, purchasing activities, planning, forecasting, receiving, and meeting the overall supply demands of the production facility. The position reports to the VP of Finance & Administration. The position requires a continuous evaluation and adjustment of priorities and duties based on production needs.

Here are some of the awesome benefits we offer!

• We are a family-owned and operated company with strong family values. We care about our employees
• Internal growth and advancement opportunities
• Generous and flexible paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Benefit eligible 1st of the month following only 30 days of employment
• Company-paid life insurance, and short-term disability
• Optional Insurance AFLAC

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute/Coordinate all purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost-effective and timely manner
• Directly supports all the departments by obtaining materials and supplies needed
• Monitors the cost, schedule, and scope of vendors and suppliers to assure the highest quality at the best price and consider total cost, including freight
• Manages vendor pricing to obtain maximum ROI. Negotiate appropriate contracts for pricing and supply
• Develop solid relationships and establish material replenishment methods with vendors and suppliers
• Issues Purchase Orders, confirm order acknowledgments, monitor returns, and maintain tracking information
• Track incoming inventory and delivery arrival time and note actual arrival time
• Manage delivery, quality performance, cost, and customer satisfaction for established vendors
• Manages receiving of all incomings supplies, materials, parts, etc.
• Resolve billing and shipping problems and provide information to suppliers
• Responsible for all aspects associated with coordinating product cycle counts and managing the responsibilities of the year-end inventory count in conjunction with Accounting
• Work with team members to develop future purchasing plans
• Identify and approve potential vendors and suppliers for future project needs
• Develop purchasing policies and procedures and obtain approval for new policies
• Act as the liaison with accounting to ensure ERP system requirements are achieved and vendors are paid in a timely manner
• Work with team members to develop future purchasing plans
• Identify and approve potential vendors and suppliers for future project needs
• Develop purchasing policies and procedures and obtain approval for new policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics
• A minimum of 5 years related experience as a purchasing officer, manager, or related position
• Solid knowledge and understanding of purchasing processes, policy, and systems
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with ERP systems and SAGE 50 Accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to negotiate, establish, and process contracts
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer

Eagle Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person