Purchasing Agent jobs in New Orleans, LA

Oil States Skagit SMATCO recognizes that our diverse workforce is our greatest asset. We offer a competitive compensation package, including paid time off as well as health insurance eligibility on the first day of employment. Paid time off includes vacation, holiday and sick time. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long and short term disability, and flexible spending accounts. When we contribute to the company’s success, we all win.

Oil States is currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of Purchasing Agent in Houma, Louisiana.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position locates and acquires parts, materials, and/or services, with consideration to price, conformance to specification requirements, and delivery that satisfies schedule requirements, to promote the production of a sellable product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review sales orders, bill of materials, drawings and/or purchase requisitions to determine requirements for parts, materials, and/or services. Utilizing the Approved Vendor List, send inquiries to a minimum of three potential vendors requesting quotation via, mail, fax or e-mail.
• Compile and analyze returned quotes, selecting the best quote with consideration to price, conformance to specification requirements, and delivery timetable.
• Makes final purchasing decision based on experience and discretion.
• Prepare and issue purchase order and obtain confirmation of order from the selected vendor.
• Is responsible for meeting company’s budgetary expenditures and continuous cost reductions.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate as necessary with Engineering, Quality Control, Production Control, Shipping and Receiving, and Accounting.
• Choose suppliers that best fit the needs of the company.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors. Compile documentation of all correspondence with vendors.
• Negotiate corrective actions with suppliers for non-conforming purchases.
• Serves as a company representative with suppliers.
• Follow-up with vendors to get timely response.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years purchasing or inventory experience in a similar industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Good working knowledge of computer and software.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to follow detailed and complex instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged sitting.
• Walking, standing, reaching and bending.

An Equal Opportunity Employee

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)