Purchasing Agent; GPRS

Position: Purchasing Agent (GPRS)
PRINCIPAL DUTIES

* Assumes responsibility for external purchases of materials, supplies and equipment company-wide. Researches and determines reliable sources of supply to control costs and ensure quality.

* Coordinates shipping method with vendor, shipper, and internal requestor. Tracks incoming freight, generates material status reports, and keeps internal point-of-contact apprised of shipment status.

* Verifies and processes purchase orders; maintains an open P.O. file as necessary to enable revisions for incremental shipments and follow-up on missing documents on shipments received.

* Receives packing slips and invoices and processes paperwork for accounting in a timely manner.

* Receives invoices from Accounting and investigates price discrepancies to resolve issues in a timely manner. Negotiates with vendors when errors occur on shipping orders to minimize any negative financial impact to the Company.

* Maintains current files for product lines and vendor information for efficient access to product information and material certifications

* Updates and adheres to a manual for standard inventory control and procurement practices for current stock, and recommends changes to stock inventory based on usage. Creates new parts codes for stock items as appropriate.

* Requests and reviews price quote(s) and freight quotes for special projects/bids.

* Oversees and provides guidance to the Purchasing Clerk.

* Promotes awareness of and follows Company and general safety policies.

* Exhibits a core understanding of mutual respect and good customer service orientation in interactions with all people in the workplace.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS

Skills/Knowledge:

* Math:
Ability to perform management-level tasks.

* Reading:
Ability to read and comprehend technical information, business

* and legal documents and information on industry developments.

* Blueprint reading helpful.

* Computer:
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Email. Adaptable to in
- * house software. Keyboarding skills sufficient to complete tasks in

* a timely manner.

* Calculator: 10 key helpful.

* Licenses:
Valid Hawaii driver's license and favorable traffic abstract.

* Education:

Bachelor's degree in business preferred.

* Experience:

5 years of purchasing management or related supervisory

* experience.

* Knowledge of inventory control, shipping regulations, product

* sourcing helpful.