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Purchasing Agent

Stillwell Inc.
Cleburne, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

· Purchases goods and services according to the company’s policies and procedures.

· Coordinates with managers to maintain inventory levels.

· Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.

· Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts.

· Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.

· Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

· Manages the execution of all aspects of the procurement process of all assigned commodities as required; seeking at all times to optimize quality, cost and delivery.

· Reviews ERP generated procurement reports to ensure appropriate levels of stock items are maintained.

· Maintain an accurate inventory.

· Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers and places orders with supplier offering best overall value.

· Confirms all purchase orders are acknowledged and verifies size/grade, quantity, price and delivery match the purchase order. Works with manager to resolve any issues.

· Reviews open order report and proactively contacts suppliers to ensure all materials or services are on schedule to deliver or expedited if need be. Maintains close communications with Project Managers and Plant Managers, making sure they are aware of any potential issues.

· Communicates with warehouse and the mills to advise of unusual vendor situations, lead times, dates arrival on material and any other pertinent information needed by internal personnel or customers.

· Researches new sources of supply and pursues creative ideas to improve quality, productivity and lowest possible inventory costs.

· Keeps up to date on steel market trends and data through professional journals and contact with mills.

· Provides pricing updates to Sales, Estimating, Project Management and Operations team to minimize negative cost impact.

· Entering purchase orders. Must confirm the accuracy of orders by checking the sales order acknowledgment against the requisition. Follow up with suppliers as needed, to confirm, make changes or inquire on late or missing material.

· Receive material into Inventory.

· Link material test reports (MTRs) to inventory

· Maintaining filing systems. Organize and maintain Purchase orders and other documents, adhering to the company's document procedures, in accordance with the records retention schedule.

· Ensure open orders are filled by due date. Follow up with the manufacturing shop on late orders.

· Other Duties as Assigned

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

· Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs.

· May require travel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Cleburne, TX 76033 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Cleburne, TX 76033: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000

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