What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Deister Machine Company?
DUTIES:
- Reviews requisitions
- Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
- Estimates values according to knowledge of market price
- Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid
- Prepares purchase orders or bid requests by verifying specifications and price, obtaining recommendations from supplier for substitute items and obtaining approval from the requisitioning department
- Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations
- Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
- Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, and vendors, source of trouble and take corrective action
- Obtains purchased items by forwarding purchase orders to suppliers, monitoring, and expediting orders
- Resolves shipping errors with suppliers
- Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
- Approves invoices for payment
- Other duties may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
- Good computer skills required - knowledge of Database, Project Management, Spreadsheet and Word Processing software
- Ability to adapt and think critically
Deister offers a competitive wags and a benefits package that includes paid vacation, vision, dental, medical and employer contributions to 401k. We also offer up to 2 days paid time off for employees who can maintain perfect attendance!
