Purchasing Agent

Description

Samson, the worldwide leader in high performance cordage, is seeking an experienced buyer/agent to join our purchasing team. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for set commodity procurement strategies to support long range business plans and optimizing supplier base through supplier rationalization and productivity improvements through the development of supplier relationships and long-term partnerships. Provide leadership in supplier selection & qualification, supplier performance & development, contract management, and strategic sourcing, and to Buyer(s) located in corporate office. Practices a high level of business ethics, quality, professionalism, and safety in all activities in accordance with Samson strategy and core values.

This is an in-person position located in our corporate headquarters in Ferndale, WA.

Who You Are:

• A team player who works well with a diverse group of individuals and can build relationships with coworkers.
• A creative problem solver with the ability to recommend and implement solutions.
• Analytically minded with a strong ability to analyze data and demonstrate sound decision making.
• Able to prioritize and maintain an organized workflow.
• Data driven and able to extract data and information from systems.
• Attentive to details.
• Motivated by deadlines and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• A clear and concise communicator in both written and oral forms.
• A proficient computer user with skills in Microsoft programs with an ability to learn new systems.
• Trustworthy and able to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for outsource suppliers and assigned key commodity suppliers to meet business objectives. Serve as primary contact in coordination and processing of outsourced, subcontracted, materials.
• Communicate with raw material & outsource suppliers to gain understanding of current pricing trends and ensure Samson pricing is consistent with market pricing.
• Take lead in negotiating with key raw material and outsource suppliers as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain reports and metrics to ensure procurement strategies are tracking to plan. Use information / data from reports to make decisions or take actions as appropriate to improve strategic supplier performance.
• Provide direction and leadership to buyer on tactical purchasing activity to ensure consistency of process and that stakeholder needs are being met.
• Train purchasing personnel on company procedures for processing requisitions and purchase orders in support of business needs.
• Demonstrate understanding and track cost drivers that affect our pricing of raw materials and outsourced product.
• Develop understanding of cost drivers for key raw materials and impacts to costs with our outsource suppliers, such as currency, overhead, or raw materials.
• Develop and source materials, supplies and services and obtain price quotes, issue RFI, RFP or RFQ to potential suppliers. Make determination and recommendation on best total cost solution for organization.
• Optimize inventory levels factoring in variables such as, service level, economic run quantities, price breaks, and transportation costs in support of customer and production requirements.
• Identify potential new materials / processes within relevant industry and stay current on changes and innovation in support of organizational long-term objectives.

What You Should Have:

• Required: Relevant Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 years purchasing, commodity, or supply chain experience; Or, a relevant Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 4 years of purchasing, commodity, or supply chain experience. Must have experience and understanding of ERP, MRP and Inventory Control systems. 10 years of strong relevant experience in a manufacturing setting with desired certifications may substitute for education requirements.
• Desired: CPSM or SCMP certification; experience in global sourcing and procurement.

Our Team Enjoys Best-in-Class Benefits:

• We enjoy ample paid time away from the office with a starting PTO accrual of 15 days for vacation or sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a paid personal day, and paid volunteer time each year.
• We prioritize our employees’ wellbeing and offer comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and family. We also offer free Mental Health benefits and an optional free Wellness Plan.
• We celebrate our success as a team and offer annual profit sharing and bonus structures based on position.
• We invest in our employees’ futures by offering a generous 401k match up to 6% of salary. We also offer tuition reimbursement for choosing to further your education.
• We ensure our employees are taken care of during unexpected events, offering paid bereavement leave, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and paid jury duty leave.
• We offer a paws-itive work environment and friendly well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their humans at work in the corporate office!
• All benefits are offered in accordance with our plan documents and policies.

Compensation

Targeted hiring range: $33.50 - $38.50 per hour

Hiring rate will depend on qualifications and experience

Samson has established wage scales for all of our positions, which are based on a minimum and maximum. The targeted hiring rate above is set to allow for employee’s growth within the role. The full range for this position is $30.78 (min) - $46.17 (max) annually.

About Us:

With over 140 years in the rope industry, we are focused on meeting the needs of demanding customer applications. At Samson, we’re not just about developing innovative synthetic rope solutions. We also pride ourselves on providing the industry’s best service. From pre-sale to installation to post delivery follow-up, we want to ensure that we maximize customer experiences to the fullest potential through continually inventing, refining, and optimizing our products.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a team of pioneers keenly focused on making products that not only meet but exceed expectations. That ambition is reflected in our culture of ingenuity and attention to detail. But at the end of the day, it’s our people, not just our products, that make Samson a dynamic company to work for.

Samson Rope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran). Employment is contingent on a successful background and drug screen.

Salary : $34 - $39