Purchasing Agent/Buyer

The qualified individual working in the capacity of the Thrush Purchasing Agent will be primarily responsible for the cost effective acquisition of the best quality raw materials, supplies, and services necessary for the employees to manufacture Thrush products and perform essential duties. This position requires a strong work ethic, with a minimum of five years related experience in a manufacturing setting. This person must also have strong communication, research, and negotiation skills. These and the following expectations, are subject to change at Thrush Co., Inc.’s discretion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Researches and contacts possible new vendors for competitive quotes
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information.
• Is responsible for proposing any vendor change requests to management.
• May visit some vendor facilities to ensure they are legitimate and suitable.
• May acquire samples for testing before purchase.
• Keeps accurate records of locations of all tooling and patterns.
• Maintains vendor records containing purchase orders, acknowledgments, agreements, return authorizations, fax verifications, and emails
• Is responsible for setting up and maintaining vendor and pricing records in Thrush’s ERP system.
• Reviews the PO suggestions on a daily basis and issues PO’s to vendors in a timely manner in order to supply scheduled jobs with required material per the Thrush ERP system schedule.
• Reviews the “Change PO Suggestions” on a regular basis, updating necessary PO’s
• Reviews “Open Order Report” on a regular basis, following up with any vendors who have late PO’s to obtain an updated ship date.
• Communicates all PO due date changes to CS and production in a timely manner.
• Reviews PO Confirmations, checking to ensure order has been processed correctly, updating ERP system accordingly, including vendor promise ship date.
• Follow up with Vendors on any PO’s that haven’t been confirmed within 24 hrs.
• Works closely with CS and production to provide lead times on parts needed for daily production and/or expedited order requests.
• Negotiates the best possible prices for quality materials.
• Generates purchase orders upon request from approved Purchase Requisitions.
• Finalizes non-conforming issues with the QC Mgr, CS Mgr and Plant Mgr.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Epicor ERP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing in Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000