Purchasing Agent

Job Title

Summary:

Shift: Mon
- Fri 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

• Responsible for purchases made by the organization.
• Evaluates and approves vendors and authorizes purchase orders for goods or services.
• Reviews requisitions.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.
• Selects suppliers with Supply Chain Manager based on criteria such as quality certification, capacity analysis, financial analysis, etc.
• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.
• Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Approves invoices for payment.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Knowledge of MRP systems (Oracle preferred).

• Analytical
  - Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
  Collects and researches data;
  Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
  Designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem-solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management
  - Coordinates projects;
  Completes projects on time and budget.
• Customer Service
  - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• Quality Management
  - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen
  - Understands business implications of decisions.
• Diversity
  - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
  Educates others on the value of diversity;
  Promotes a harassment-free environment;
  Builds a diverse workforce.
• Initiative
  - Volunteers readily;
  Undertakes self-development activities;
  Seeks increased responsibilities;
  Takes independent actions and calculated risks;
  Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities;
  Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation
  - Displays original thinking and creativity;
  Meets challenges with resourcefulness;
  Generates suggestions for improving work;
  Develops innovative approaches and ideas;
  Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Judgment
  - Displays willingness to make decisions;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
  Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing
  - Prioritizes and plans work activities;
  Uses time efficiently;
  Plans for additional resources;
  Sets goals and objectives;
  Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks;
  Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments.
• Quality
  - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.