What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Variety Die And Stamping Co.?
Purchasing Agent
Variety Die & Stamping Co. is a superior manufacturer of precision stampings and assemblies located in Dexter, Michigan. We have been in operation since 1954 as an established domestic and global supplier for the automotive and lawn & garden industries. Variety Die & Stamping Co. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
Our growing privately owned company is seeking a full-time Purchasing Agent – Material Planner to work closely with the VP of Supply Chain. This position includes exposure to Purchasing, Supply Chain, IT, Quality, and Operations.
Job Overview
Purchasing:
- Procure-to-Pay Process
- Process Requisitions from shop floor, engineering, office staff, software, etc.
- Clarify unclear items and recommend alternatives
- RFQ/RFP – Create, organize, and present to VP Supply Chain
- Purchase Orders – Verify, prepare, send, and follow-up
- Order Acknowledgements – Receive, verify, and maintain
- Receiving Verification – Verify, notify, resolve, and update
- Invoice Verification – Reconcile receipts and invoices for accuracy
- Manage general supply inventory (corrugated, stamping lubricants, die components, misc supplies)
- Organize and maintain electronic files
- Assist with purchasing department planning by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
- Other purchasing related tasks/projects as assigned
Supplier Quality:
- Quality System Tasks
- Maintain Approved Supplier List
- Maintain Supplier Performance Metrics
- Process Supplier Rejections
Material Resource Planning (MRP):
- Plan material purchases and create, send, and manager purchase orders and releases
Other:
- Non-purchasing related tasks as assigned by Management
Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Ideal candidate will have 0-5 years of experience and we will consider a wide range of experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, or Business preferred but not required
- Strong computer system skills are a must, Advanced Excel skills would be beneficial
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers and suppliers
- Writing, reporting, presenting, negotiating, and listening skills are important for success in this role
- Ability to think independently, focus on continuous improvement, and demonstrate creative thinking
- Experience with PLEX ERP is highly preferred
- ISM or other Supply Management certifications would be a plus
Compensation and Benefits:
Qualified candidates will receive a comprehensive compensation plan (commensurate with experience) including; competitive pay, premium medical benefits (BCN/BCBS health insurance, dental, vision, STD/LTD, and life insurance), annual bonus program, profit sharing, and an unprecedented 401k match of 100%/15%.
NOTES:
- VISA Sponsorship is not available. We can only consider US Citizens at this time
- This is an on-site position, if you are looking for remote work please do not apply
Salary : $50,000 - $75,000
