Purchasing Agent

Job Description

The primary role of this position will be to assure site material and service requirements are met in the most competitive manner to keep the process unit operating profitably and capital projects supplied for timely construction. Will be responsible for creating Purchase Orders, and negotiating on behalf of the company with vendors to ensure that the company is receiving the best value.

Position will manage open orders, and work with accounting to clear any issues. Assists with maintaining vendor files. The successful candidate will actively work to identify and rectify opportunities for self - improvement and process improvement.

• Position requires a degree with technical emphasis in Engineering, Business Management and/or Purchasing.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial purchasing experience required.
• Experience with computerized business systems and material requirements planning systems is preferred.
• Experience with ISO
  9000 standards, Responsible Care initiatives, OSHA and EPA regulations are also desired.
• Ability to use Multi Line Telephone and the following computer programs: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects, SAP

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.