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Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Purchasing Agent to join our team in the fluid power distribution industry. This role is essential in managing procurement activities, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of hydraulic components and related materials.

Key Responsibilities

• SOURCE AND PURCHASE HYDRAULIC AND FLUID POWER COMPONENTS FROM APPROVED VENDORS.
• AnALYZE INVENTORY TRENDS AND USAGE DATA TO MAINTAIN OPTIMAL STOCK LEVELS AND REDUCE EXCESS INVENTORY.
• UTILIZE EXCEL TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN PROCUREMENT REPORTS, FORECASTS, AND COST ANALYSES.
• MONITOR SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE AND LEAD TIMES TO ENSURE TIMELY DELIVERY AND QUALITY COMPLIANCE.
• COLLABORATE WITH SALES, ENGINEERING, AND WAREHOUSE TEAMS TO ALIGN PURCHASING WITH DEMAND PLANNING.
• IDENTIFY COST-SAVING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH VENDOR NEGOTIATIONS AND ALTERNATIVE SOURCING.
• MANTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS OF PURCHASES, PRICING, AND INVENTORY TRANSACTIONS IN PROPHET 21 ERP.
• ASSIST IN CYCLE COUNTS AND INVENTORY AUDITS TO ENSURE DATA INTEGRITY.

Qualifications

• 2+ YEARS OF PURCHASING EXPERIENCE, PREFERABLY IN FLUID POWER, INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION, OR MANUFACTURING.
• ADVANCED PROFICIENCY IN MICROSOFT EXCEL (PIVOT TABLES, VLOOKUP, DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS).
• STRONG ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS WITH ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
• EXPERIENCE WITH PROPHET 21 ERP IS REQUIRED.
• EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND NEGOTIATION SKILLS.
• ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND MANAGE MULTIPLE PRIORITIES IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT.

Preferred Skills

• FAMILIARITY WITH HYDRAULIC AND FLUID POWER COMPONENTS (E.G., VALVES, PUMPS, CYLINDERS, FITTINGS).
• KNOWLEDGE OF INVENTORY CONTROL METHODOLOGIES SUCH AS EOQ, SAFETY STOCK, AND REORDER POINT PLANNING.
• CERTIFICATION IN SUPPLY CHAIN OR PROCUREMENT (E.G., APICS, CPSM) IS A PLUS.