What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at The Manitowoc Company?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Work with supply base and internal departments to ensure proper inventory levels are achieved to support 100% OTIF.
- Coordinate return of defective material with suppliers. Depending on the supplier base and commodities assigned, each agent can be responsible for purchases of $10 to 20 million dollars.
- Place purchase orders.
- Proactively identify supply risks using MRP output, shortage report, past due & remaining, etc.
- Coordinate implementation of pull, VMI and PFEP procurement program with suppliers. Educate suppliers on these programs.
- Review with accounts payable and materials for resolution on receiving and invoice discrepancy reconciliation.
- Maintain accurate supplier data such as lead times, order intervals and MOQ's.
- Communicate with management, team members, and production staff across a variety of media.
- Ability to perform job functions in a safe manner and complete all safety training required.
- Must wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required for the job being performed.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Associate degree in Materials/Purchasing/Inventory Management or experience in manufacturing purchasing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills utilizing data to support problem resolution.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- ERP system (Baan) Purchasing, MRP planning & Inventory; EPMX quote system
- This position will be located in a normal office environment with exposure to the manufacturing shop floor and product test environments (heat, cold, wet, dry, etc.) as required.
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. was founded in 1902 and has over a 120-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets. Manitowoc is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile hydraulic cranes, tower cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes and boom trucks under the Grove, Manitowoc, National Crane, Potain and Shuttlelift brand names.
EOE / DISABLED / VETERAN
