Purchasing Agent

Work for a designing and manufacturing company in Watervliet, NY focused on custom medical cables for imaging, therapy and diagnostic devices as their Purchasing Agent! This position is a direct hire. Those with customer service in manufacturing and/or purchasing experience please apply.



Fun Perks!

Company picnics, vacation parties, teambuilding activities, vacation treats and more!

Recreational facilities available onsite include a children’s playground, basketball courts, tennis courts, outdoor (life guarded) pool and fitness center.

What you want to know before applying:

100% onsite role!

Pay: $45,000 - $65,000/yr; experience dependent

Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm (M-F)

Direct Hire



Requirements:

High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Management or another related field preferred.

1-3 years of experience in purchasing and/or customer service in a manufacturing environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Knowledgeable with ERP and/or MRP systems a plus.

Understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management system requirements also a plus



What you would do on the job:

Purchases goods and services according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.

Prepares purchase orders and requests quotations for selected vendors.

Works in conjunction with Sales/Customer Service team to identify material costs for new products.

Expedites critical materials and maintains updates on late orders.

Coordinates with Managers to maintain inventory levels and supports Production with timely supply of purchased materials. Explores and develops alternate sources for goods and materials.

Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts. Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.

Manages relationships with key vendors to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts.

Manages problems and schedules changes and ensures changes are reflected within the ERP system.

Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.

Actively participate in vendor performance reviews for quality of product and on-time delivery; Manages vendor performance improvement activities.

Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and includes appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.

Continually strives to increase understanding of materials and processes associated with the products manufactured and sold to customers.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Nesco Resource and affiliates (Lehigh G.I.T Inc, and Callos Resource, LLC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities.