Purchasing Agent

Position Title:

Purchasing Agent Wage:
Based on Experience Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has a great temporary opportunity available for a company in Franklin, WI.

• Ensure purchase orders placed are aligned with both pre-negotiated pricing and production dates
• Use Microsoft Business Central (ERP) to review and compile data
• Work with Purchasing Supervisor to develop and implement lean based processes and procedures for MRO inventory management and replenishment
• Work with Reliability and Maintenance Manager to ensure the proper MRO items are being stocked based on historical and future maintenance processes and procedures
• Process and satisfy all office supply needs and misc requests
• Facilitate our Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program
• Download forecast information and communicate to supply base
• Monitor material levels, purchases, and delivery dates for special sales promotion items
• Maintain logs, spreadsheets and reports as needed
• Process returns out of Microsoft Business Central (ERP) system
• Adjust inventory levels as business conditions change for assigned items
• Support other team members during heightened expedite/quality/out of stock situations and as business needs dictate
• Attend meetings to support new and on-going pack configurations and report back to team

• Associate degree (preferred) or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years experience with procurement and inventory management of services and supplies
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to learn new software programs quickly
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Experience with and strong working knowledge of Microsoft ERP is a plus
• Previous purchasing experience preferred

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