What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Agent position at EJ?
EJ has an immediate opening for a Procurement Agent.
Generous Benefit Package that includes: Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc.
About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. We have a presence worldwide and our corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan.
The core strength of our business is our dedicated employees. Employees who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company's identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include, safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.
EJ is a family owned company and remains one of the most stable, progressive, well-tooled manufacturing companies in the world.
Location: Elmira, Michigan
SUMMARY
Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for the company by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Reviews customer supply or service requests and negotiates with existing and/or potential suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
- Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items. Estimates values according to awareness of market price.
- Negotiates contracts based on supplier proposals within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
- Visits supplier facilities and attends applicable trade shows to stay current on trends and meet suppliers.
- Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
- Prepares purchase orders and supporting procurement documents.
- Monitors flow of goods and services and expedites orders as required.
- Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
- Monitors and evaluates supplier performance with regards to product quality, invoicing accuracy and on-time delivery of goods and services. Initiates corrective action if needed.
- Reviews defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to determine source of concern and take corrective action.
- Understanding of MRP software.
- Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement with regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees understand the safety expectations of the organization.
- Promotes the company culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; and 3 to 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
