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Purchasing Agent

Goodfellow Corporation
Boulder, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/4/2025

The ideal PA will have extensive knowledge of Maintenance, Operations materials/commodities in addition to the development and execution of pricing and long-term agreements. The PA should have a solid understanding of production and inventory control principles. The ability to extract and analyze demand data, interpret technical drawings, establish replenishment schedules, achieve cost and delivery goals, and interacting daily with internal end-users and external suppliers are essential to the PA's success.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Use Material Requirements Planning and Inventory Control principles to order parts/materials on-time and at the right quantities
  • Develop, define, write, and implement part or commodity cost savings strategies
  • Interpret requisition, technical drawing specifications, project requirements, and source
  • Consolidate supplier base and negotiate supplier stocking/consignment agreements
  • Thorough understanding of pumps/motors, valves, electrical, hydraulics, crane accessories, personal protective equipment parts and material, including machined and fabricated parts
  • Resolve payment and delivery issues and or refer issues to appropriate level of supervision
  • Perform supplier visits to qualify, evaluate, and implement agreements or expedite orders
  • Prepare reports and documentation as required

Competencies

  • Must read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Understanding and application of INCO 2010 and domestic freight terms and conditions
  • Understanding and application of Microsoft Office
  • Presenting skills is a must
  • Results and detail-oriented
  • Excellent ability to manipulate and analyze data

Supervisory responsibilities

Physical demandsavel required

Travel up to 15% of the time is possible.

Required education and experience

  • Degree not required; In lieu of degree, must have 2-3 years of Purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.

Preferred education and experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, of Supply Chain related field

Additional eligibility requirements

Authorized to work in the US. Goodfellow participates in E-verify

Salary : $25 - $29

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