Purchasing Agent Jobs

Responsibilities:

Provide assistance and support for the following:

• Track and report cost savings of purchases on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Recommend cost-saving improvements in supply chain systems, sourcing processes, quality, or materials.
• Strict adherence to corporate policies of delegation of authority and segregation of duties.
• Effectively interact with the AP department as required.
• Procurement of a variety of electronic components, manufactured parts, inventory, and non-inventory raw materials, and services that meet standards in quality, delivery timelines.
• Research discrepancies in requisitions and invoices to determine appropriate corrective actions (if necessary), which include supplier follow-up to resolve issues.
• Support the New Product Development (NPD) process in ordering components in prototype quantities.
• Review and act on all ECOs (Engineering Change Orders) for subsequent material revision updates and direct impact.
• Produce monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism within an office environment and with suppliers.
• Maintain a constant material supply chain with no production interruptions or negative revenue impacts.
• Maintain the Supplier Assessment Review and conduct quarterly reviews with input from the Production and Service Manager, Master Scheduler, and Shipper/Receiver.
• Negotiate the lowest price per product and best terms and conditions over the phone, electronically, and face-to-face while working within specific corporate guidelines.
• Provide open communication to the business unit, senior management, sales, production, service, research and development departments.
• Set up new supplier accounts using Meta Storm and other corporate databases as required in accordance with the Approved Vendor List protocols.
• Overall assist in the management of a variety of purchasing orders which encompasses reviewing requisitions and procurement reports, analyzing information to determine the appropriate purchasing requirements, negotiating with vendors, and providing specific reporting on purchases.
• Any other duties or responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
• Search out second sources for key suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while at the same time maintaining a strong collaboration model with the Master scheduler, the Production and Service Manager, and anyone else requiring purchase orders to be completed internally.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Friendly and confident when dealing with customers.
• 3 to 5 years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing and electronics environment is a must.
• Strong communication, both in written and oral form.
• College Graduate Certificate in Material Planning and Purchasing or equivalent purchasing experience.
• Creative, highly self-motivated, and a self-starter with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• The ability to work with highly confidential information is a must.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking abilities.
• Ability to build effective relationships internal and external to the organization.
• Proficiency with ExactMax (MRP system), Microsoft Office, with a focus on Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to remain focused in an interrupt-driven environment.
• Ability to multi-task while remaining focused on completing all tasks in a dynamic environment.