Purchasing Agent

The Purchasing Agent will purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and materials needed to support the operation of a railcar maintenance (repair, cleaning, and paint / coating) facility.

Responsibilities:

· Prepares purchase orders for machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and materials.

· Researches and evaluates suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities.

· Obtains purchased items by forwarding purchase orders to suppliers and monitors and or expedites orders as necessary.

· Monitors inventory and ensures parts and materials ordered are needed.

· Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and if necessary, resolves shipments in error with suppliers.

· Monitors delivery dates / schedules of items and materials ordered.

· Obtains supplier quotes that address location needs.

· Negotiates prices with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.

· Maintains files and records of current and potential suppliers, materials, prices, delivery dates, inventories, and purchase orders.

· Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation and other appropriate paperwork.

Requirements:

· Inventory Control - Ability to maintain cost and control of machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and material inventory.

· Organizational Skills - Ability to organize work efficiently and act independently to deliver results.

· Time Management Skills - Ability to manage time effectively by completing multiple projects on time within a fast-paced environment.

· Detail Oriented - Ability to verify accuracy and correctness of data / information and revise any errors.

· Communication Skills - Ability to communicate ideas / information in writing and through speech so that others will understand.

· Computer Skills - Proficient in MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel) applications with the ability to learn Eagle Railcar database systems.

· Safety - Ability to understand and follow all safety rules, wear PPE required for job, and focus on preventing safety incidents.

Qualities:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral & written).

· Dependable

· Teachable

· Mechanically Inclined

· Committed to Personal Excellence (Safety, Quality, Productivity)

Experience and Education:

· High School Diploma or GED

· 1 - 3 years’ experience with purchasing material, inventory management or similar field.

· Experience with purchasing materials for a railcar maintenance facility or heavy industrial environment preferred but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person