Purchasing Agent

PSI Water Technologies, Inc. (PSI), a subsidiary of Cleanwater1, Inc., is a leader in water disinfection technologies and potable water mixing solutions for municipal clients. Cleanwater1, Inc., through its various operating subsidiaries, is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing companies in the water infrastructure market, with a portfolio of proprietary and patented technologies targeting water and wastewater treatment, including on-site hypochlorite generation equipment, polymer activation systems, chemical feed systems, and potable water mixing and treatment systems.

The Purchasing Agent reports to the Director of Operations and will be responsible for overseeing the Purchasing department. In addition, this position is responsible for purchasing and planning for key product lines, establishing buyer goals based on the Company's procurement objectives and sales projections for the coming year and setting career objectives for each member of the purchasing team. This full‑time position is based at the Company’s Ripon, California facility.

• Perform Purchasing activities including placing and managing purchase orders for ICs projects and key product lines.
• Establish procedures and supervise the annual physical inventory, including tallying and valuing of the year-end physical inventory.
• Investigate and solve problems resulting from material shortages.
• Assist with production control planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and to balance the workload of the factory.
• Maintain performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities to include, but not limited to, supplier performance, supplier quality, buyer activity levels, cost reduction, supplier lead times and material shortage elimination.
• Maintain material flow to ensure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support on‑time customer deliveries while keeping inventory holdings at appropriate levels.
• Maintain key supplier performance and report to management the measurable status of progress and corrective actions as it pertains to supplier performance. Build and improve supplier relationships and conduct key supplier business reviews.
• Propose improvements to current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business.
• Work closely with a variety of internal departments to influence technical design decisions to meet expectations, technical capabilities, business objectives, and to assess current and future sourcing requirements.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• 3-5 years of experience in Purchasing & Sourcing.
• Proven history of developing effective inventory management policies.
• Ability to coordinate business unit priorities involving cross functional efforts within the company to achieve objectives.
• Self-starter who works independently with ability to think strategically.
• Demonstrated experience with strategy, execution, and delivery of measurable results.
• Analytics and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with awareness of deadlines.
• Negotiation and contracting skills.
• Collaborative and teaming orientation.
• Leadership impact with execution and results orientation.
• Strong abilities in engaging people and aligning strategies with positive influence and credible business cases.

• Experience with Salesforce, Great Plains, and/or Accounting Seed software.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to look at computer monitors for much of the workday.
• Maintain professional appearance while working with suppliers and colleagues.

• Approximately 80% Office.
• Approximately 10% Visits with suppliers.
• Approximately 10% Light Industrial – May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, chemicals and industrial facilities. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.

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