Purchasing Agent

Location: Dillard

Purpose

Accountable for site compliance of all corporate supplier agreements. Collaborates in managing the planning and implementation of the procurement of goods and services for a facility. Works under moderate supervision and has discretion in performing assignments.

Key Responsibilities

* Implement a coordinated materials management approach to inventory management and procurement

* Manage inventory usage and levels to manage key performance indicators (KPI's)

* Ensure that all purchasing policies and procedures are followed

* Identify and implement "value-added" cost reduction and process improvement opportunities

* Negotiate and process requisitions and purchase orders for operating supplies, goods and services ensuring timely delivery and at maximum total cost benefit

* Satisfy the operating plant site and end-users' inventory requirements

* Collaborate with vendors and plant locations to support quality efforts

* Develop and manage long-term supplier relationships

* Manage and report the weekly/monthly spending

* Manage site order-to-pay process including, but not limited to: open purchase order report, receiving process, received not invoiced (RNI) report, and invoiced not received (INR) report

* Manage and oversee site compliance of corporate supply agreements

* Negotiate site specific agreements to meet plant requirements

* Leverage buying capabilities through coordination of purchases and development of relationships with key suppliers

* Team with key internal customers to meet goods and services requirements

* Communicate supply management strategies and projects

* Develop an understanding of, support of, and use of the supply management seven step business process

* Perform all duties in accordance with environmental, health and safety (EHS) rules and regulations

* Other duties as assigned

* Model company core values

Required Qualifications

* Associate's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field

* Five years of direct or indirect purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment

* Experience with purchasing or working knowledge of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies

* Experience with cost reduction/vendor improvement programs

* Demonstrated procurement/supply management experience

* Excellent purchasing and negotiating skills

* Ability to develop materials management plan metrics

* Ability to build and maintain strong supplier and site relationships

* Self-starter with a high degree of individual initiative

* Excellent interpersonal, people, problem-solving and leadership skills

* Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills

* Strong consensus-builder with a service orientation

* Computer/systems literate including experience with Excel and manufacturing based ERP systems, preferably Oracle's Enterprise One (E1)

* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a high-volume environment

* Knowledge of effective supervisory and management practices and techniques

* Ability to work in and maintain a highly functional team environment

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field