Buyer

Buyer / Purchasing Agent Purchasing Agent Responsibilities: Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services. Selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, cost-efficiency, and delivery terms Working with inventory manager and production planner to maintain products and materials to meet production needs. Requesting cost proposals and negotiating contracts and prices. Preparing and processing purchase orders. Maintaining records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments. Working with finance to forecast expected material receipts and work on ETC reports Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries. Ensuring timely deliveries and follow up with vendors as needed. Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations. Working with project management team to meet project schedules and customer requirements Will interface with internal QA team to ensure supplier quality on an ongoing basis.   Purchasing Agent Requirements: Associate’s degree and equivalent experience or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Procurement or equivalent. 5 Years experience as a purchasing agent preferred or in a similar position preferrable in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in MS Office, and experience with ERP/MRP Systems. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Strong organization and documentation skills. Strong research and analytical skills. Must be a team player with a positive attitude that can respond to challenges and handle working in fast paced environment This position includes access or potential access to export-controlled data. Therefore, you will need to qualify as a U.S. Person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Permanent Resident or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Acceptable proof of this status includes a US Passport, Permanent Resident Card, US birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate. Maintenance, including renewal, of licensing authorization is a condition of employment. Government authorization may be a suitable alternative after review on a case-by-case basis.