What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Celia Corporation?

Job Description

Job Summary :

Purchasers at General Formulations play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless flow of raw materials and material support to production and other supporting functions. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented team player who will oversee the entire order process. You will review proposals, negotiate prices, select the best suppliers, analyze trends, follow up with placed orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain necessary records.

Responsibilities :

Issue and maintain purchase orders
Handle purchases for all products procured from outside vendors domestically and internationally
Coordinate with Quality Control and Research and Development on product specifications
Arrange and track detailed status of incoming raw materials from origin to destination
Maintain supplier and product databases
Monitor inventory levels and transactions
Arrange cost-effective shipment of materials
Process modifications to terms and conditions of purchase agreements
Perform analysis on suppliers to develop more efficient processes and cost-effective solutions

Required Skills and Abilities :

Self-motivated with a keen attention to detail and a sense of urgency

Excellent math skills, including the translation of units of measure

Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

Strong follow-through, from start to finish

Capability to work independently or in group environments

Computer savvy, including basic fluency in MS Office

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Valid driver s license

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain management

Procurement experience : 5 years

Physical Requirements :

Prolonged periods sitting.

Must be able to lift 60 pounds.

Must be able to traverse facility on unforgiving surfaces.

Must be capable of traveling unassisted to visit suppliers

Safety Requirements :

Must wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) : Safety Glasses must be worn while in the production areas.

Must wear work appropriate apparel no open toe shoes on the shop floor .

Must use proper lifting techniques.

Must Use proper Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) rules for mechanical issues.

The above job description represents the basic requirements to be successful. It does not represent all requirements and modifications, additions, and deletions of responsibilities should be expected based on business needs.

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