What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent II position at Virtex dba Altron LLC?

Job Description

Description :

Reports to : Purchasing Manager Department : Purchasing

Status : Salaried / Exempt

Shift : 1st

The Purchasing Agent II is responsible for purchasing and managing supply lines of products to support production.

Essential functions of the job

Identifying and sourcing electronic components
Identifying and sourcing electronic manufacturing related equipment and supplies
Working with suppliers and manufacturers to develop specific supply lines and related products without supervision
Follow up on delivery date commitments
Negotiating pricing for said products without supervision
Recommending solutions for product related problems
Responsible for compliance to the Virtex Quality Management System and other regulatory and statutory requirements as required by the customer
Actively participates in quality efforts and support the Virtex Quality Policy through accountable action
Maintain a high degree of ethical standards.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Must be able to complete purchase order processes (beginning to end)

Supplier management

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Working knowledge of legal aspects, negotiating skills, purchasing terminology, cost analysis, government regulations, etc.

Knowledge of electronic manufacturing environment, materials, and processes and knowledgeable of the types of materials being purchased by the department

Ability to read technical product information and write correspondence without supervision

Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines

Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion

Knowledge of internal company structure, and ability to interact with all levels of Management

Perform basic mathematical calculations for cost analysis and freight charges

Working knowledge of basic MRP and forecasting systems

Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, etc.)

Required education and experience

High school diploma or 3 years job related experience in electronics industry

A description of the physical demands

Must be able to sit at workstation for long periods

Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

A description of the work environment.

Fairly quiet cubicle setting

A description of Safety Requirements.

No requirements

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

VIRTEX is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Citizenship Requirements :

Due to the type of work at the VIRTEX Anoka, Minnesota facility a successful applicant must be a "U.S. Person" (US citizens, US nationals, lawful permanent resident).

Date : 11 / 27 / 2024

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