Purchasing Agent

Responsibility:
• Manage relationship with external strategic suppliers
• Determine items and quantities to be purchased, using notification of demand from 
  ERP software and other sources
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of items
• Manage negotiations with supplier
• Coordinate supply chain prices with other internal departments
• Issue purchase orders in ERP system
• Confirm and follow up on all open or late purchase orders
• Maintain Re-order points, purchase orders, delivery dates and supplier pricing in ERP
• Verify invoices, receiving documents and park in ERP for payment by accounting within required date
• File documents in appropriate location per QM system instructions
• Expedite deliveries as needed
• Develop new suppliers and sources of inventory and non-inventory items including 
Material Trial Process
• Process Product Modifications notification and/or support as required
• Maintain and close Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and coordinate 
  disposition and investigation with supplier in a timely manner
• Maintain all QM documentation as assigned
• Perform and present analysis projects ranging from simple to complex
• Support and cover desk of other employees as needed
• Continuous developmentof self and job skills
• Set priorities taking into account short and long term needs of the business
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Analysis tools
• Strong Analytical and math skills
• ERP Experience
• Effective oral and written communications
• College degree preferred and/or equal experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Purchasing role
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Importing environment
• Proven track record of controlling and reducing cost
• Full Driving License

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to sit or stand up to 12 hours and ability to lift 50lbs