Purchasing Agent

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions

• • Performs duties/functions utilizing the organization’s ERP system including, but not limited to:
  • Assist requisitions who need help generating requisitions and assist in the training of new users if requested
  • Create requests for proposals (RFPs) and purchase orders (POs)
  • Evaluate multiple proposals to determine best overall value.
  • Track and expedite open purchase orders for the department
  • Any other system duties as assigned
  • Research and identify potential new sources of supply and assist requisitions in the identification and selection of appropriate sources for their procurement needs
  • Manage the supply chain to minimize total acquisition costs and continually identify economical alternatives
  • Ability to draw on past experiences to find creative solutions to current problems
  • Any other supply-chain management duties as assigned
  • Establish and maintain positive, fair and mutually beneficial partnerships with vendors
  • Work closely with Accounts Payable to help facilitate the timely and accurate processing of invoices

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Bachelors degree  is strongly preferred
• Three years of purchasing or supply chain management experience; some level of professional certification is desirable
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office Suite; ERP (SAP) system experience is strongly preferred
• Experience buying in support of a manufacturing/Industrial facility is strongly desired.
• Proficient at sourcing commercial and industrial products via the internet
• Able to prioritize and manage procurement requirements for multiple companies
• Able to follow and enforce corporate policies and procedures
• Must be willing and able to travel between facilities (vehicle required). This position is an in-person office position at our Elyria , Ohio headquarters. Occasional travel to our Grafton, Ohio facility to meet with vendors and Co-workers. Periodic travel to our Grafton, Ohio facility may be required to cover for the on-site Buyer. 
• Must maintain standard business hours
• Must have the ability to research and analyze various types of information.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and commitment to quality and SAFETY . Must have high standards of personal and team performance, and must be willing to devote the hours and effort required to meet or exceed those standards.
• Must possess good communication, organization, interpersonal and presentation skills. Must be able to effectively communicate and respond to questions from associates, customers and vendors.