Purchasing Agent

What You'll Do:
Vendor Relations

• Purchasing
• Negotiations
• Sourcing
• Follow-Up - Communication
• Co-Pack responsibilities
• Planning
• Usage Reconciliation

• Monthly, in-person waste/recycling stream audits
• Communicate across all levels of the organization
• Recommend corrective actions, as needed

• Pre-Pack planning
• Fresh Pack support
• Wrap-up activities

• Artwork Review & Approval
• Plant support

• Determine needs for each facility
• Direct release of materials through Materials Managers

• New material trials
• Factory Outlet bulk container support
• New & Changing

• Internal among Sales, Plants, etc.
• Internal & External Reports
• Coordinate & Distribute Information

• Standard Cost Accuracy
• O. Accuracy
• Invoice Approval

• 4-year degree in any of the:
  Economics, Accounting, Business, Or any related field
• 3 years Purchasing experience (if degreed)
• 5 years Purchasing experience if no degree
• Accounting experience/background beneficial

• Computer proficient
• Good Math Skills
• Excellent communicationli>
• Detail oriented
• Strong work ethic
• Analytical
• High Energy Level

• The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standing
• The employee must be able to use fingers to constantly operate a computer or other type of office equipment
• The this position must be able to regularly walk
• The employees must be able to use hands to handle and feel
• The employee must be able to reach with both hands and arms
• The employee must able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distancesli>
• The employee must be able to converse or convey with other individuals
• The employee may occasionally be required to crouch
• The employee may occasionally lift/carry items as heavy as 25 pounds

Direct:
None

Indirect:
None

• Medical premiums as low as $20.89/week
• Paid parental leave time off work
• Employer-paid disability benefits
• 401(k) matching up to 7%
• Free counselling through the Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid life insurance
• So much more!

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