Purchasing Agent

Responsibilities

• Source equipment, goods, fabrication and services along with vendor identification and management.
• Review purchase requisitions and confer with suppliers to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
• Receive price quotes from vendors, compare quotes against requirements and the budget, and purchase orders.
• Negotiate purchase orders and close deals with optimal terms.
• Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered.
• Resolve any shipment errors with suppliers.
• Support the development and implementation of new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification.
• Enter purchase orders for OE, AM, and stock for multiple brands.
• Include fabrication PO’s along with buyout items.
• Assist in input and updating min/max data on stock/raw material.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications with all stakeholders.
• Update pricing in database on commodities (under the direction of management).
• Monitor vendor schedules to maximize on-time deliveries to ensure that required schedules are being met.
• Ensure all procured items are delivered as per Purchase Order due dates and proactively follow up.

• 7+ years of experience purchasing in a sub-contract, manufacturing, or project environment for Industrial Manufacturing or custom engineered products.
• Associate degree in supply chain management or business administration preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.
• Ability to gather and analyze data.
• Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis on Excel.
• Solid judgment, decision making skills and leadership capabilities.
• Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.
• Travel when necessary.

Demonstrates extensive experience in purchasing and vendor management within industrial manufacturing, with a strong focus on supply chain management, negotiation, and data analysis. Capable of developing and implementing effective purchasing strategies to optimize costs and streamline processes.