Purchasing Agent

Welsh Equipment, Inc.
Center, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2023 CLOSED ON 12/9/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Welsh Equipment, Inc.?

Welsh Equipment is looking for purchasing agent.

The Purchasing Agent:

  • Purchases materials
  • Manages trade contractors to maintain a competitive edge on costs
  • Meets the company’s standards for quality; reliability, and overall performance of subcontractors and suppliers
  • Ensures that materials are purchased at the best prices as well as, for the most qualified trade contractors
  • Develops and maintains a base of qualified trade contractors and suppliers

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Recruits, selects, and maintains a base of qualified, superior and motivated Trade Partners and suppliers with mutually beneficial relationships
  • Negotiates prices, terms, and rebates with suppliers, manufacturers, and Trade Partners,
  • Negotiates and contracts best pricing for the longest period as possible
  • Assists in maintaining accurate standard specifications and scopes of work for each cost type
  • Assists in maintaining accurate standard specifications and scopes of work for each cost type.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dodge Center, MN 55927: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Procurement: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000

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