Purchasing Agent

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Professional Hart, MI, US

4 days ago Requisition

Purchasing Agents manage commodity purchasing to support production needs across Peterson Farms Inc and its family of companies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria
• Interviewing vendors and visiting suppliers’ facilities to learn about products, services and pricing
• Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company
• Verifying purchases by comparing them to a primary list and recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products
• Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
• Authorizing payments and maintaining receipts, records and inventories
• Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.
• Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and internet sites, and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
• Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies.
• Assist with vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services and prices.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Associate’s degree in business or B.S. in Business preferred.

Work Experience

• 2-4 years purchasing experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in purchasing MRO, Equipment and services.
• Relevant experience working in the food processing industry (preferred).

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficient using PC, via keyboard/mouse, and various software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite and Kronos).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity and privacy of confidential information.
• Ability to work well under pressure and quickly assess and respond appropriately to questions.
• Ability to adapt to change and learn quickly.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a contributing member within the team.

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

As part of a team-based work environment, must be able to demonstrate the following Job

Competencies:

• Team Orientation – Shows skill and ease at working in groups; works with others to achieve better results and forges close working relationships and alliances to get things done; is quick to cooperate versus expect others to bend to his/her wishes; supports joint ownership and shared recognition for results; recognizes advantages of group participation in planning and problem solving.
• Attention to Detail – Committed to exactness and precision in task completion; identifies, pays attention to, and works to understand details; thorough and consistent in following up at detail level; seeks to become expert in disciplines related to adopted career path to ensure quality and precision in work; takes pride in knowledge base and level of expertise.
• Takes Personal Responsibility in Individual Contributor Role – Demonstrates attitude and commitment to take personal responsibility for results, even when in team environment with no authority over others; will step up to fill gaps so results can be assured; avoids excuses as explanations or defending/justifying negative but preventable outcomes.
• Practical Intelligence – Absorbs new information quickly and is comfortable dealing with abstract concepts and relationships; relates new information to previously acquired knowledge to expand and refine frame of reference; enjoys learning and expanding breadth and depth of understanding on variety of subjects.
• Reliability/Dependability – Responds to internal customer needs, questions, and concerns in accurate and timely manner. Follows through on commitments, assignments, and tasks; is at work when scheduled; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses work time wisely.
• Respects Diversity – Respects the Company’s diverse workforce and behaves…