What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Ross Environmental Services, Inc.?
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Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions
Description
Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions
- Role Focus
- Primary responsibility for MRO and capital project purchasing
- Support procurement of equipment, facility improvement, and plant related operational needs
- Serve as backup to RIS onsite plant buyer when needed
- Provide support for package receiving and distribution to the plant when required
- Coordinate the new vendor approval and annual reapproval process for onsite contractors in partnership with EHS
- Maintains standard business hours and regular on-site presence
- Computer-related: Performs duties/functions utilizing the organization’s ERP system (SAP Business One or related system) including, but not limited to:
- Assist requisitioners in generated requests and provide system guidance as needed
- Create purchase orders (primarily PO’s, limited to RFP activity)
- Evaluate proposals to determine best overall value when applicable
- Track and expedite open purchase orders for the department
- Assists in creating inventory item master’s for repeat purchase items
- Assists in generating ad hoc reports for data analysis
- Any other system duties as assigned
- Supply-Chain Management:
- Assist in supporting the plant and engineering teams with sourcing needs as directed
- Assist in the identification and research of potential sources of supply when requested
- Assist in evaluating alternatives to support cost efficiency and operational effectiveness
- Assist in negotiations for contracts and agreements as directed by the Purchasing Manager
- Perform other purchasing-related duties as assigned
- Interpersonal:
- Treat vendors and customers with professionalism and respect
- Establish and maintain positive, fair and mutually beneficial partnerships with vendors
- Support and provide timely communications with internal customers
- Work closely with Accounts Payable to help facilitate the timely and accurate processing of invoices
- Other duties as assigned
- Understands RES’ ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) and assists with executing its objectives.
- Support safety and compliance standards in a heavy manufacturing environment
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required; some college preferred
- Minimum three (3) years of purchasing or supply chain experience; some level of professional certification is preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience in heavy manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
- Knowledge of MRO purchasing processes preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of SAP Business One or related ERP system preferred
- Basic understand of chemical purchasing preferred
- Able to prioritize and manage procurement requirements for multiple companies
- Able to follow and enforce corporate policies and procedures
- Must be willing and able to travel between facilities (vehicle required)
- Must maintain standard business hours and regular in office presence
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to quality, safety, and professional standards
- Physical ability to meet job demands (lifting, bending, walking outdoors in plant environment, etc.)
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job.