Purchasing Agent

Full-time

Description

Description

Purchasing Agents are responsible for procurement of goods, quality compliance and inventory management.

Responsibilities:

Manages supply chain risks

Builds long-term, collaborative relationships with preferred suppliers

Procures customized items

Evaluates supplier quotes and services

Evaluates supplier performance

Identifies qualified vendors for difficult to source items

Evaluates cost savings opportunities and presents findings

Evaluates forecasts to maintain desired inventory levels

Prepares, issues, and maintains purchase orders for timely delivery

Executes inventory replenishment requests

Maintains factory shortage report

Assists in the investigation of non-conforming materials and takes corrective action

Assists in the reconciliation of receiving/invoicing/billing discrepancies

Coordinates the return of non-conforming material

Maintains procurement records, including ERP data and notations

Helps streamline and automate procurement and purchasing processes

Represents the Purchasing Team on special project teams or task forces

Other purchasing duties as assigned

Requirements

Skills:

Extensive knowledge of purchasing concepts, practices and procedures

Ability to set procurement strategies and set goals

Knowledge of purchasing system software and inventory management systems

Ability to understand engineering drawings, budgets and contract language

Strong negotiation and customer service skills

Ability to review, analyze, and interpret various reports

Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing; technical writing a plus

Ability to work professionally in team environment and with other departmental teams

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to develop spreadsheets, databases, presentations, reports, charts, graphs using computer software

Must be able to work independently with minimal direction and oversight

High ethical standards

High attention to detail

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience in vendor qualification for customized or made to specification items required

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, mathematics, economics, or related field preferred

Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience in an MRP environment, electronics or technical industry a plus

Experience in lean or six sigma process improvement preferred

Experience in motion control industrial purchasing preferred

Purchasing agent certification is a plus

Job Detail:

Full-time, salary-exempt with full benefits

Salary DOE

Onsite position

Day Shift - Monday through Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM

Essential Functions:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required

Sitting for long periods of time

Use of upper body, arms, and hands throughout the day

Lifting 5-10 pounds periodically

Company Benefits:

Health insurance - 100% employee premium coverage with low deductible!

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, select holidays)

401(k)

401(k) matching

Long Term Disability insurance

Our company makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue business hardship. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process. We can be reached by telephone at, by fax at, or email at . Please address correspondence to the HR Manager.

Encoder Products Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.