What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Axelon?
The Purchasing Expeditor is responsible for communicating with suppliers and distributors to confirm purchase orders, order tracking and ensure that all critical deliveries arrive at their destinations on time.
The Purchasing Expeditor acts as a liaison between the requestor, buyer and supplier to assure fulfilment in a timely fashion within the context of the organization's strategic purchasing goals. The Purchasing Expeditor engages in a culture of continuous improvement to meet and exceed the procurement philosophy set forth by the organization.
- Responsible for managing purchase order follow up and open order report, keeping the information updated and accurate.
- Expedite orders daily to ensure on time delivery.
- Reviews new vendors against OIG exclusion lists.
- Works closely with the buyers and inventory team in scheduling and tracking inbound freight.
- Proactively identifies issues and works with the purchasing team, accounts payable, and suppliers to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Communicates directly with suppliers and distributors on any critical issues that need immediate response as well as lead time and performance.
- Acts as a liaison between Purchasing Team, vendor customer service in regard to issues related to deliveries and supplier performance.
- Manages failed orders.
- Manages priority orders.
- Respond to follow up email requests.
- Completes RTV's and communicates with the storeroom to ensure returns are properly processed to the vendors.
- Forward any POD's to A / P as needed.
- Request POD's from vendors as needed.
- Performs other duties as required.
