Purchasing Agent

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The purchasing agent negotiates vendor terms, prices and schedules delivery using knowledge of budget and schedule requirements. These positions require safe work practices that are clearly defined within company and department specific safety procedures.

Working safely is an essential function of the position. Working overtime is an essential function of this position. Flexibility in work schedule is an essential function of this position.

• Basic knowledge of material grades.
• Obtaining request for quotes.
• Ensure confirmation of each purchase order.
• Electronically file purchase orders.
• Monitor estimated time of arrival of material.
• Coordinate pick-ups with shipping department.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Negotiate with suppliers and make reasonable decisions quickly.
• Seek continuous improvements.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Problem solving skills.

• Read blueprints & understand specifications.
• Firm knowledge of material grades.
• Advanced computer skills (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
• Process vendor returns in E2.
• Maintain kirksite record.
• Maintain proper inventory levels for stock material and placement of re-order tags.
• Create outside service pack lists.
• New vendor processing.
• Maintain Smart Cell & office supply closet

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to manufacturing processes that include and are not limited to; fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will have prolong periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This is a full-time non-exempt position with a minimum of 40hrs / week with overtime as needed.

Note:

days and hours required may vary. Flexibility is required in all positions.

No travel is expected for this position.

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years of purchasing related experience or demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Technique, Inc., is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Employee must be eligible to work in the United States, either by means of U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa or H1B sponsorship. E-Verify partner employer.