Purchasing Agent

CEDAR CITY
ALIGN PRECISION – Cedar City | Plant I
526 Aviation Way
Cedar City, UT 84721, USA

Position Summary:

Responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for a business. Duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching item selections, and taking inventory of current products. Procures materials or other goods and coordinates activities involved with purchasing products and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising. Receives and reviews requisitions for goods or services. Communicates with vendors for product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.

Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items. Expedites orders and requests as needed. Estimates values based on market price knowledge. Determines procurement method, such as direct purchase or bid. Prepares purchase orders or bid requests. Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limits and scope of authority. Maintains procurement records, including 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. Keeps abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in assigned markets, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc. May work with manufacturers or persuade potential vendors to manufacture custom‑designed items according to user specifications and needs.

May approve invoices for payment and expedite delivery of goods to users.

• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner or develop alternative solutions.
• Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office programs and Windows operating system.
• Ability to thrive in a changing, fast‑paced, growing, and dynamic business.
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Extended screen time.
• Long periods of sitting.
• Potentially long hours.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Travel Required:

Minimal.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitude, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety to themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at‑will relationship.

Affirmative Action/ Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: ALIGN PRECISION is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We are committed to creating a workplace where all qualified individuals are welcome and can thrive, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.