Purchasing Agent

Position Summary :

The Purchasing Agent sources and purchases raw material parts machinery equipment tools services packaging materials and / or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality reliability and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals negotiates prices selects or recommends suppliers analyzes trends follows up on orders placed verifies delivery approves payment and maintains necessary records. May prepare bid packages. May be asked to lead and provide secondary analysis to lower level Purchasing agents.

Reporting Relationships :

The Purchasing Agent reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Review coordinate and prioritize procurement activities for company and program PO / requisitions for parts raw materials equipment tools parts supplies and other goods
• Troubleshoot non-conforming suppliers on product service price schedule and / or quality issues
• Coordinate new supplier qualification to customer drawing and specification requirements
• Coordinate and provide make / buy data and determine procurement approach such as direct purchase or bid
• Prepare review and approve purchase orders; provide supplier status on POs as required
• Maintain orderly reports including electronic filing systems
• Review troubleshoot and design / modify manual and computerized procurement systems for items or services purchased costs delivery product quality or performance; maintain inventory reports including design and reporting of internal performance metrics to management as required
• Approve invoices for payment; may expedite delivery of goods to customers
• May occasionally perform special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills / Experience :

Level of Education :

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Cardiac,Event Planning,Front Office Management,Inventory Management,Adobe

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1