Purchasing Agent

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Position Title:

Purchasing Agent
Department:
Purchasing

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD

AGI Hi Roller manufactures a line of premier commercial enclosed, dust-tight and self-reloading conveyors, designed for installation in grain handling facilities, soy and corn processing operations and industrial operations. It specializes exclusively in the design and application of conveyors which will not only contain dust and spilled materials but will also automatically reload that material back on the carrying surface of the belt.

The Purchasing Agent at Hi Roller Conveyers coordinates the procurement of purchase content ensuring cost‑effective and consistent on‑time delivery.

This position reports to the Purchasing Manager and works closely with Sales, Engineering, and Production.

• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in the correct amounts.
• Work closely with drafting/engineering department on necessary purchased content specific to production jobs.
• Work with vendors to obtain SKU and product costs.
• Prepare purchase orders and review Material Requisition Orders for inventory materials, supplies, and services.
• Works directly with management, vendors, suppliers, and outside agencies to verify shipment details and ensure prompt and accurate delivery of purchase content.
• Troubleshoot all delivery inconsistencies and/or delays.
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Obtain the most accurate delivery date possible on incoming product, input into the ERP system for supplier on time delivery tracking, and convey this information to the Purchasing Manager, Master Scheduler, and Production Manager, communicating any problems that may arise.
• Monitor shipments and long lead time items to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems, trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods. Escalate to Purchasing Manager when resolution cannot be obtained prior to the production need date.
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
• Analyse inventory levels, sales data, and product demand to determine reorder levels, ensuring product availability while minimizing inventory costs.
• Keeps and maintains accurate vendor and office files to track raw material and purchased components.
• Maintains inventory system to include vendor, product, and pricing, and lead times.
• Negotiate, or renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
• Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or future markets.
• Work with Cost Accountant on price increases and inventory control.
• Addresses billing questions from suppliers through three‑way match (invoice, packing slip, PO) to ensure timely payments to vendors.

• Post‑secondary education in the field of business or equivalent.
• 5‑7 years' progressive experience in purchasing and inventory management field preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have working knowledge of safety stock levels, min/max levels, initiating & managing PO’s, reorder points, and inventory turns/DSI.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in PO creation and PO management.
• Able to ask for help and works cross‑functionally when unsure with how to proceed.
• Takes initiative to resolve problems proactively.
• Personal computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills including customer service, listening, teamwork, and follow through.
• Basic math, statistical accounting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with extensive phone etiquette, tact, and discretion.
• Decision‑making and analytical/problem solving skills.
• Strong conflict resolution, relationship building, sales and negotiation skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks at same time and to meet deadlines/goals.
• Organized, detailed, and results oriented.
• Possess modest…