What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Roskam Baking Company?
Purchasing Agent
SUMMARY: Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, this position is responsible for the purchasing and/or requisition of material needed to properly support their assigned area(s). This is a high-profile position within the organization, and requires a professional who is extremely organized, detail oriented and can prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment. The objective is to achieve best total value for the business, including management strategies and execution by performing the following:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for purchasing materials and establishing subsequent delivery dates corresponding to operational needs.
- Alerts key stakeholders in affected department(s) of changes in material availability (i.e., out of stock, damaged, or missing materials).
- Responsible for maintaining essential inventory safety stock, cycle stock, as well as monitoring the usage activity and determining the purchasing cadence.
- Assist with the evaluation of suppliers to determine the best fit in terms of standards, dependability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Responsible for timely production and distribution of periodic reporting as defined by senior management. This includes but is not limited to reports on purchases, usage, supply trends, new projects, and inventory/product status.
- Works with senior management on quotes and pricing process for outside and internal sales force and ensuring 24–48-hour turnaround on all quote requests and sales related inquiries.
- Ensure proper maintenance of material database within an ERP System with standardization in mind.
- Ability to effectively interact with internal and external personnel at all levels.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
PREFERRED:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance) or 4 years’ experience in purchasing, material management, and/or inventory control.
- Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Experienced with computer driven purchasing systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar MRP/ERP.
REQUIRED:
- Minimum 3 years’ applied experience in purchasing, procurement, and/or inventory control.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
- Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Ability to multi-task.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
- Good interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Experience with negotiation and cost reduction strategies.
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Location: San Dimas, CA
Hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm M-F (Occasional after hours required)
Salary Range:
$64,000 - $85,000
Salary : $64,000 - $85,000
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