What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at North American?
Position Overview
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the purchasing and replenishment of goods and services at the right time, quality, and cost necessary for BradyPLUS to delight customers and operate efficiently. The Purchasing Agent will exercise strategic thinking, analytical skills, and effective communication to manage assigned lines, supplier relationships and purchasing processes.
Annual salary up to $65K depending on individuals experience.
Responsibilities Include :
Purchasing :
oPlace direct purchase orders with suppliers and manage delivery.
oExercise a high degree of autonomy, judgement and fiscal responsibility in generating purchase orders, in accordance with company parameters.
oEnsure service and fill rate metrics are met on assigned supplier lines utilizing tools and analytics provided.
oAnalyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and make recommendations to leadership as it related to vendor purchases.
oImplement strategies to reduce procurement costs in the buying practices.
Inventory Management :
oMonitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock without over-purchasing.
oEffectively utilize current ERP (Enterprise resource planning) to analyze data relating to demand planning. Examine trends to suggest changes to current forecasting.
oAnalyze daily Excel reports available to take actions to improve backorders and fill rate.
oMonitor forecasting tools provided and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
oManage the appropriate procurement path for items including buying direct vs. transfer and hub / spoke models.
oInitiate vendor returns and product transfers within the BradyPLUS network to maintain inventory levels within company guidelines.
Vendor Management :
oMaintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.
oEvaluate supplier performance and collaborate with Purchasing Leadership and the Merchandising team to address any issues that arise.
oDevelop alternative sources to mitigate risk.
Compliance and Documentation :
oEnsure purchasing activities comply with company policies and regulations.
oMaintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
Cross-functional Collaboration :
oWork closely with other departments (e.g., operations, merchandising, finance) to align purchasing activities with overall business objectives.
The ideal candidate will have :
At least three years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management experience.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field (preferred but not required).
Industry specific experience / product knowledge (preferred but not required).
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Keen attention to detail.
Salary : $65,000
