Purchasing Agent

Role Overview

• Sources equipment, goods, and services along with vendor identification and management
• Reviews purchase requisitions and confers with suppliers to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule
• Receives price quotes from vendors, compare quotes against requirements and the budget
• Negotiate pricing and closes deals with optimal terms
• Resolves any shipment errors with suppliers
• Support the development and implementation of new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Enters purchase orders for OE, AM, and stock for (4) brands
• Includes fabrication PO’s along with buyout items
• Assists in input and updating min/max data on stock/raw material
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications with all stakeholders
• Places purchase orders and follow up accordingly
• Acts and works in supplier management role with key/critical suppliers
• Coordinates all domestic subcontracting and kitting programs
• Reviews, selects and negotiates terms and conditions with suppliers
• Places purchase orders for assigned material and services to support production and business operations
• Conducts follow up, expedites, and updates open purchase orders accordingly
• Maintains purchase order delivery dates
• Maintains D365 ERP data for prices, lead time, etc. for assigned purchased item part number
• Processes requests for quotation and requests for information to support the estimating and sales quotation process
• Processes returns to suppliers via the nonconformance procedure, request return authorization numbers, process shipping memos, bills of lading and labels
• Coordinates discrepant material with CWS’s shipping department
• Distributes forms, complete information and file forms in NCR book and RTV book
• Develops and issues corrective action to supplier as required and tracks to completion
• Manages the company MRB process
• Assist finance in the resolution of accounts payable issues as necessary
• Provides oversight and management for VMI activities
• Maintains the Approved Supplier List and participates as an active member of the SDMT
• Maintains a clean, safe and unobstructed workplace environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration or equivalent
• 3-5 years’ experience purchasing in a sub-contract, manufacturing, or project environment
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management required
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Ability to gather and analyze data
• Must be an expert in ERP, D365
• Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis on excel
• Solid judgement, 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

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
• Employee 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• A culture where every employee is valued and respected