Purchasing Agent

Job Description Major Purpose

• Conducts and manages the processes for obtaining goods and services for the Company.
• Act as an authorized agent of the Company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and the authority to commit Company resources through contracts and agreements.
• Carries out effective purchasing from selected suppliers who meet procurement requirements with the best price, quality, and delivery.

• Purchases parts, components, materials, equipment, and services in support of Company requirements.
• Evaluates and selects suppliers for existing and potential procurement needs and places purchase orders.
• Performs analyses and investigations of supplier’s facilities and operations.
• Negotiates purchasing terms and conditions for materials, suppliers, and services which use standard terms and conditions.
• Coordinates source information among organizations to facilitate timely purchasing of commodities.
• Keeps management informed on status of purchase order requests.
• Performs or monitors follow-up activity involving purchase orders to ensure delivery schedules are met, items are properly received, and suppliers are paid in an expeditious manner.
• Seeks and develops new sources of supplies and participate in the development of procurement policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• 3 to 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Company material policies, practices, and procedures.
• Technical products or commodities being purchased.
• Federal government procurement regulations and related directives.
• Supplier products, services, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Supplier billing and related Company accounting procedures.
• Ethical procurement practices.

• Coordinate the requirements of engineering and manufacturing with suppliers during all phases of procurement effort.
• Resolve conflicts and concerns.
• Effectively negotiate pricing agreements, purchase orders, and terms and conditions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Evaluation of supplier products, services, manufacturing capabilities and pricing policies.
• Resolution of delinquent deliveries and purchase order discrepancies.

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