Buyer - Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent 

Mission of the Role

Compiles and coordinates information to procure products and services for the company.

Education/Experience

Associate’s Degree or equivalent from accredited college or technical school and/or one to three years related experience is desired.  Education and/or experience requirements may be waived at management discretion.

Key Purchasing Agent Accountabilities 

• Compiles and coordinates information to procure products and services for the company.
• Maintains approved supplier list and other supplier documents.
• Prepares and issues standard purchase orders, purchase order changes, blanket orders, special request orders, or hot orders as needed.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable products or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Implements inventory price adjustment settings such as special discounts or matrix pricing.
• Provides inventory reports as required.
• Analyzes supplier invoices and issues adjustments as needed.
• Sets up and maintains inventory part numbers as required.
• Assist Inside Sales with sales quotes by contacting suppliers to negotiate best price and best lead time.
• Gives recommendations on continual improvement of purchasing process in order to gain operational efficiencies.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Follows all process and procedures as established by Hartfiel Automation.
• Operates within the intended framework of Hartfiel Automation’s mission, values, and vision statements.

Incumbent will need to sit at a work station, utilizing a telephone and personal computer.

Incumbent will need to lift over 10 pounds infrequently to a maximum of 25 pounds