Purchasing Agent

Emerald Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Agent to join its Saline Lectronics team!

The Purchasing Agent analyzes production plans in conjunction with raw materials inventories to ensure material requirements are met. Process purchase requisitions related to builds by creating purchase orders with vendors while effectively managing raw materials inventory levels. Manage and track purchase orders while answering vendor questions and providing them with the additional order documentation that is needed.

At Emerald Technologies each employee has a significant role in building innovative products for various industries. Come and work in a supportive, fun team atmosphere where the work is meaningful, and careers have no limits!

Responsibilities of the Purchasing Agent:

• Assist the Program Management team with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis
• Review production schedule and Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) reports daily to ensure materials are available to support plant production schedule
• Communicate any problems or issues with meeting materials requirements
• Work with the Warehouse team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products
• Aggressively seek opportunities for overall cost savings by negotiating: price reductions, vendor contracts, Just In Time (JIT) programs, volume rebates, terms and stocking programs
• Purchase, budget and track MRO items for the office, production and warehouse
• Responsible for order procurement, resolution of backorders and shortages, invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable and RMA processing for material returns
• Monitor Shortage Report to ensure shortages are addressed promptly and On-Time metric goals are met

Benefits of the Job:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits. 
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• 401K and company matching with no vesting period
• PTO for rest and relaxation 
• Gym reimbursement (through Anthem)
• Employee Assistance Program
• A safe and inclusive work environment with team and management support 
• Employee training and development

• Community service and philanthropic initiatives 
• Employee appreciation and events 
• Career advancement opportunities 
• Employee Referral program 
• Employee discounts 

Qualifications of the Purchasing Agent:

• Associate Degree is desirable with college level courses in Business, Finance or related fields
• Verbal and written communication skills in English is required
• Effective interpersonal skills, both internally and externally
• PC literate with good working knowledge of Windows and Outlook
• Working knowledge of MRP and/or ERP systems
• Mathematical skills preferred with the ability to compute rate, ratio and percentages
• Must have good organizational and investigation skills being able to plan and execute workload without supervision

Please note this job posting 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. 

Emerald Technologies is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, focusing on high-reliability electronic assemblies. With design and manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oregon as well as in China and Malaysia. Emerald Technologies specializes in high mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing for high-reliability markets in the Aerospace/Defense, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Industrial Controls, Power & Infrastructure, Semiconductor and Telecommunications sectors. However, our rapid turnaround times, responsive customer service, and collaborative problem-solving approach distinguishes us from the competition.

At Emerald Technologies, we are committed to fully understanding and meeting the needs of our customers through quality excellence, advanced engineering, and a solid commitment to customer relationships.

Emerald Technologies, is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.