Purchasing Agent

DIRECT HIRE POSITION! This is a part-time position at 20 hours a week with flexibility to set a schedule that works for you. Benefits such as pro-rated holiday, 401K, and bonus eligibility are available.

The Purchasing Agent contributes to the daily operations of the Supply Chain Department through diverse duties including sourcing and selecting vendors, purchasing parts, helping to manage service providers and working across departments to meet the related needs of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Source and select vendors for the purchase of parts at the most cost-effective price while ensuring the meeting of quality standards and delivery requirements

· Responsible for negotiating price, terms of sale, delivery of products, services and contract compliance

· Help manage service providers including cleaners, landscaping, snow removal and uniforms/mats

· Work with Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing and the Operations team to resolve invoice, receiving and vendor quality discrepancies

· Manage lead-times, advise on recommended stock/safety-stock levels

· Ensure on-time delivery and keep ERP system due dates current

· Assist in determining resource requirements for the department

· Prepare and send purchase orders and request for quotes (RFQs)

· Supply relevant purchasing record information to accounting, sales and manufacturing as required

· Help maintain and improve purchasing policies and procedures

· Follow and comply with all safety work rules and regulations

· Maintain office supply stocking levels

· Nurture and grow relationships with vendors

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

· A minimum of three years of related experience in a buyer or purchasing agent capacity, including vendor sourcing and selection, contract negotiation, ERP system experience and preparing PO’s and RFQs.

· Requires a business-related associate degree or equivalent work experience in purchasing.

· Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and ERP systems.

· Ability to read and interpret purchasing related documents such as catalogs, product-related literature, parts and materials specifications, and technical books and/or manuals. Ability to prepare reports, purchase orders and correspondence related to purchasing, with strong attention to detail.

· Must have strong communication skills and a professional, collaborative approach.

· Ability to negotiate purchasing terms and conditions favorable to the Company.

· Can troubleshoot and effectively solve problems both independently and working with others..

· Ability to work effectively across functions and influence without authority.

· Should be self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while keeping cool under pressure.

· Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

HS123

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Profit sharing

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $35