Technique is looking for a Purchasing Agent to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is responsible for negotiating vendor terms, prices, and scheduling delivery using knowledge of budget and schedule requirements. Working safely, working overtime, and flexibility in work schedule are essential functions of this position. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 2 years of purchasing-related experience with knowledge of material grades, vendor negotiation, and purchase order management. Strong computer skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams are critical factors in this role.

Responsibilities – Purchasing Agent Level 1:

Obtain request for quotes – Obtain request for quotes from vendors using basic knowledge of material grades.
Confirm purchase orders – Ensure confirmation of each purchase order.
File purchase orders – Electronically file purchase orders.
Monitor material ETAs – Monitor estimated time of arrival of material.
Coordinate pick-ups – Coordinate pick-ups with the shipping department.
Negotiate with suppliers – Negotiate with suppliers and make reasonable decisions quickly.
Seek continuous improvements – Seek continuous improvements in purchasing processes and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities – Purchasing Agent Level 2 (requires competency in Level 1 functions):

Read blueprints and understand specifications – Read blueprints and understand specifications with firm knowledge of material grades.
Process vendor returns – Process vendor returns in E2.
Maintain kirksite record – Maintain kirksite record.
Maintain inventory levels – Maintain proper inventory levels for stock material and placement of re-order tags.
Create outside service pack lists – Create outside service pack lists.
New vendor processing – Handle new vendor processing and setup.
Maintain Smart Cell and office supply closet – Maintain Smart Cell and office supply closet.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of purchasing-related experience or demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks
Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word); advanced computer skills required for Level 2
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams
Ability to prioritize work
Problem solving skills
Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise
No travel expected for this position
Must be eligible to work in the United States, either by means of U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa, or H1B sponsorship. E-Verify partner employer.

Position Type and Expected Hours:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum of 40 hours per week with overtime as needed. Note: days and hours required may vary. Flexibility is required in all positions.

About Technique, Inc.:

Technique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.

Technique benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Professional Development
Referral Program
Paid Training
On The Job Training
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Technique, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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