What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Agent for Manufacturing position at Production Products Manufacturing & Sales Co., Inc.?
Procurement Agent for Manufacturing
What you will do:
• Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services.
• Selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost efficiency.
• Monitoring inventory levels, business requirements, and determining purchase needs.
• Requesting cost proposals and negotiating contracts and prices.
• Preparing and processing purchase orders.
• Maintaining records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments.
• Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries.
• Expedites delayed orders
• Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations.
• Resolves issues related to shipments, inventory returns, replacements, and credit
arrangements.
• Works independently within established procedures associated with the job function.
What you need:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Degree in business administration, procurement, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar position.
• Experience in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and inventory management
software programs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.