What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent/Buyer position at S&J Precision/Jewett Automation, LLC?
Job Overview:
Jewett Automation is a fast growing, industrial automation and systems integration company, seeking a highly motivated individual to help us source custom fabricated components and standard commercial items associated with the construction of our projects. The job can be based in Richmond, Virginia or New Albany, Indiana
The successful candidate will enjoy collaborative environments, demonstrate critical thinking, superior problem solving, a strong work ethic, and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Procurement of all commercial items, raw materials and general office supplies
- Procurement of fabricated components (Knowledge of machine shop practices a plus)
- Help manage vendor data base including expansion of network
- Order management insuring on time delivery / expediting
- Negotiate prices with key vendors
- Effectively communicate with the management team
Job Qualifications:
- Must have the ability to work under pressure and be able to adapt to fast paced / high volume workload at times
- Energetic and positive attitude
- Strong work ethic & initiative
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Highly efficient with ability to work on multiple projects and priorities
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Strong math skills
- Fundamental ability to read technical drawings and specifications
- Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes (welding, post process finishing, machining, grinding, heat treating)
- Demonstrated persuasion and negotiation skills
- ERP software experience or similar
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Richmond, VA 23224: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $75,000