Purchasing Agent

Job Responsibilities

• Compile the Bid Package (description, specification, performance indicators, targets, drawings, designs, Terms and Conditions, etc.).
• Prepare/Release Approved Supplier List (Identify and manage potential and existing industry sources, facilitate relevant validations such as audits, background checks, site visits and supplier presentations).
• Solicit bids and compile recommendations and conduct/participate the negotiation phase.
• Lead negotiations and conclude contract establishment (Master Purchase Orders) in a timely manner.
• Monitor performance delivery forecasts and takes action where required.
• Reconcile variances between Purchase Order and invoice.
• Facilitate disputes between the Supplier and the organization.
• Monitor markets and forecast appropriate changes that affect pricing, delivery and quality, compile relevant actions and recommendations to minimize negative market conditions and capitalize on positive market trends.
• Identify and capitalize continuously cost savings opportunities.
• Identify, validate and introduce process and product innovation from the supply industry into the organization.
• Monitor Supplier Performance and take actions where required.
• Monitor changing market conditions and perceptions and introduce relevant actions in the organization (diversity, environmental policy, corporate citizenship, etc).
• Fulfill special projects and campaign assignment tasks and duties as assigned from time to time.

Position Requirements

• Communication Skills: Reading, analyzing and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and or governmental regulations. Writing reports, business correspondence, and RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs. Presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Leading discussions, public speaking, meetings, presentations and forums.
• Mathematical Skills: Proficient in: Mathematical concepts, concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, Standard Costing Techniques, Metric and imperial measurement systems.
• Reasoning Ability: Proficient in Specification and Problem definition, data collection, fact determination, drawing valid conclusions, and formulating clear recommendations, Quick interpretation and formulation of argument, counter opinion and factual statement for negotiation conclusion.
• Physical Demands: Office Environment; 70% sitting at desk; 30% walking. Occasional business travel may be a requirement.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (4 year degree) or Purchasing Certification Certificate of C.P.M. and/or CPSM as issued by the Institute of Supply Management (ISM).

Work Experience / Technical Training

• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience and/or demonstrated knowledge with positive performance in the Automotive Industry.
• Proficient in computer systems, including Windows-based applications, Microsoft Outlook, SAP, and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to effectively manage data, reports, purchasing systems, and communications.

Why Work Here?

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)

Pay Range

$75-85k per year, BOE VISA SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

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