Purchasing Agent

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is looking for a Purchasing Agent to help ensure timely, efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods and services needed for the manufacture of high-end electronic equipment. Working as a key member of our purchasing team, you will coordinate purchases of raw materials, equipment, tools and other supplies required for engineering, manufacturing and business operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Request and review proposals; prepare purchase orders based on cost, availability and quality assurances.
• Monitor inventory levels, build schedules and unexpected shortages. Expedite as needed.
• Negotiate purchases constrained by budgetary limitations, project scope, potential quantity used, actual quantity used and total value to vendor.
• Maintain computerized procurement records, including items or services purchased, costs, delivery, supplier information, product quality or performance and inventories.
• Work with cross functional areas relating to non-conforming materials or services, supplier performance, documentation, diversification, and invoicing discrepancies.
• Track and report key purchasing metrics such as delivery times, quality, and cost savings.
• Maintain a mindset of continuous improvement through projects within Purchasing as well as other areas within the company.

Required Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing Management, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of required degree.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail, organization and consistency.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently with the ability to adjust priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail and consistency.
• Strong analytical skills with an emphasis in MS Office (specifically Excel) and purchasing software.
• Experience and background in electrical components or technology is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

X-ES offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, including:

• No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
• Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%, subject to plan terms & waiting periods. Roth option is available.
• Participation in the 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison’s growing tech corridor, there’s no formal dress code, flexible day shift scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

About X-ES

When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.

X-ES is located on the far west side of Madison, WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.

X-ES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.

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