Purchasing Agent; PRIME Division

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The Purchasing Agent is responsible for supporting the day-to-day relationship with various internal departments as well as suppliers within their assigned commodities as well as quality, delivery, and cost processes. Assist in Purchasing transition between new product introduction and replenishment. This position is part of our PRIME division, operating under the S&S Activewear parent company. PRIME plays a key role in delivering specialized solutions while aligning with the broader mission and values of S&S Activewear.

• Ensure the day-to-day tasks of the purchasing department are being executed in a timely fashion, including, but not limited to, parts issues, quality concerns, supplier issues, process changes, etc.
• Work closely with Senior Purchasing Manager on cost reduction, inventory reduction and quality improvement initiatives involving both external and internal customers/suppliers.
• Assist in Engineering Change Orders (ECO) process, purchasing involvement from initiation to production line through completion.
• Coordinate with Engineering to correct system and Bill of Materials (BOM) issues.
• Identify problem areas, initiate corrective actions and establish problem resolution dates.
• Issue purchase orders and ensure that material is delivered in optimal quantities and at the right time while maintaining high quality standards as designed to this specific role.
• Work with supplier to mitigate delivery issues that could cause a disruption to the production line. Communicate delivery issues to other departments as necessary in a timely manner as relevant to assigned projects or tasks.
• Resolve and justify all purchase price variances (PPV).
• Work with Quality department to resolve any First Article (FA) and Project related supplier issues.
• Support other buyers with difficult requests and quotes.
• Assist in recommending planning parameters based on LT, EOQ and MOQ.
• Directly support Customer Service and Production teams.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of real-life working experience as a buyer required.
• 7 years’ experience in purchasing and acquisition or other related to this position.
• 3 years’ manufacturing experience required.
• 3 years’ experience in New Product Introduction required.
• Experience with various commodity sourcing.
• Familiarity with understanding technical data sheets, material data sheets and part drawings.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, team building skills, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills creating positive relationships with suppliers.
• Ability to problem solve complex issues and make effective decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and efficiently.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications, mainframe applications and purchasing/accounting processes.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Retail Apparel and Fashion