Purchasing Agent

The purpose of this position is to maintain the purchasing system and relationships both inside and outside of the organization to ensure materials are purchased through approved quality vendors and internal departments receive materials needed for production and support purposes.

Initiates purchase orders based on business requirements and inventory levels for both administrative and plant production needs, to include communication and requirements/acceptance criteria where applicable

Initiates vendor qualification (or re-qualification) activities per quality management system requirements and provides input regarding vendor performance or the need for supplier corrective action

Administers the purchasing database to ensure system is current and productive for all departments

Monitors vendor pricing and availability in concert with estimated pricing included in customer quotes

Expedites delayed orders and informs production staff or changes in lead-time or other factors impacting the schedule

Resolves issues related to inventory returns, replacements, and credit arrangements

Participates in production meetings and other informational meetings as needed

Shows understanding of the functional and technical skills required to perform the job successfully

Consistently demonstrates accuracy and timeliness in completing individually assigned tasks and projects

Dedication in meeting customer expectations, creates, and maintains relationships with vendors and internal customers

Makes good decisions using experience, judgment, objectivity, and analysis, and accomplishes tasks on time

Consistently applies time management techniques to manage day to day activities

Recognizes factors that contribute to poor time management

Shows knowledge of subject matter and processes

Demonstrates upmost level of integrity in all instances, shows respect towards others and towards company principles

Demonstrates ability to make sound decisions with moderate supervision

Shares key information with others involved in a project or task

Accomplishes objectives, responds with timeliness and enthusiasm to directives, supports organizational decisions