Purchasing Agent

Description

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for purchasing equipment, materials, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the overall manufacturing operation.

• Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing
• Analyze the material needs for the production and distribution of products – quantity and delivery (timing) – based on production scheduling and customer orders
• Process and track purchase orders to ensure that operational needs for raw materials, supplies, and equipment are fulfilled
• Create and analyze Raw Stock spreadsheets and similar reports; provide information to appropriate personnel
• Establish strategic partnerships with key vendors to ensure quality, price, and delivery objectives are met; perform vendor performance evaluations and present corrective actions when needed
• Work collaboratively with the Sales, Product Development, and Scheduling departments to ensure that materials for large orders and specialized builds are delivered in a timely manner
• Evaluate and approve new vendors; maintain vendor files by updating information in the system
• Source new materials; track and ensure that materials meet all required standards (i.e. lead-time, price, RoHS, UL, etc.)
• Evaluate, maintain, and report material and component status settings- stocking status, minimum/ maximum, run quantity, and/ or order quantity
• Provide services with a sense of urgency that is equivalent to the magnitude of the issue at hand
• Create and analyze stocked components- take ownership of inventory accuracy

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• One to two years of related work experience
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience

• Flexible hours
• PTO: 3 weeks per year
• 72 hours of paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program
• Short-term disability (employer paid)
• $30,000 of life insurance (employer paid)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Spectrum Industries, Inc. is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other non-merit factor. Join our team and build a rewarding career in an inclusive environment.