Purchasing Agent

Description

Responsible for all procurement and purchasing functions; including placing orders with vendors/sub-contractors and conducting follow-up on the orders to ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Purchase all materials, manufacturing services, and supplies in a timely manner according to prescribed specifications.
• Negotiate the best possible prices and terms through competitive bidding and periodically conduct pricing surveys.
• Establish and maintain an approved supplier listing.
• Issue purchase orders and review invoices for approvals for orders without purchase orders.
• Expedite all orders so they arrive in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with internal customers and ensure company quality standards are met.
• Work harmoniously, cooperatively, and courteously with others at all times.
• Follow directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Perform various tasks and duties that may often change as the work conditions require.
• Work within defined standards of accuracy.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills Or Abilities

• Thorough understanding of all purchasing documents and processing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  
  

Education and Experience

• High School Degree
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of purchasing experience
• Self Learner/Starter
  
  

Benefits Offered

• Multiple Health Insurance Plan Options
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
  
  

This company's policy is to assure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.