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WeldFit is looking for a professional Purchasing Agent, who will be responsible for procuring raw materials, components, tooling, equipment and purchased services at the appropriate quality, lowest price and within acceptable time frames by performing the following duties.

Duties/Expectations:

• Purchases raw material, tooling and components for custom and standard inventory as well as materials, office supplies and equipment needed for day to day operations.
• Builds and maintains good business vendor relationships, and seeks out new or alternates vendors as required.
• Establishes and maintains raw material inventory and periodically checks quantities to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares and emails complete and accurate purchase orders according to company guidelines.
• Expedites and follows up purchase orders as requested.
• Resolves order and billing discrepancies in coordination with accounting and vendors, and responds to inquiries on any material received.
• Coordinates and participates in physical inventory on an annual basis.
• Prepares and transmits requests for quotes for items to be purchased via telephone, fax and email.
• Ensures vendors can provide products that meet the necessary internal technical requirements.
• Processes returned purchased items that are not acceptable or do not meet specifications.
• Interfaces with management concerning new products, and forecasts for new and existing products.
• Maintains purchasing library to include paper/computer files and purchasing history files.
• Initiates and distributes change notices for purchased items such as changes in specifications, part numbers and sources.
• Interfaces with Shipping/Receiving regarding incoming and outgoing shipments on daily basis.
• Contacts appropriate service organization to arrange maintenance and/or service for all office equipment.
• Attends and participates in meetings to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Preforms other related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Associates Degree.
• Prior purchasing experience in a raw material or component environment.

Required Skills:

• Oral Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Service
• Filing
• Math Aptitude
• Negotiations
• Organization
• Planning
• Professionalism
• Project Management
• Presentation
• Time Management