Purchasing Agent

About the role

This position is responsible for the strategic management and oversight of all Purchasing activities for the Garden Grove, CA site. The role encompasses end-to-end procurement responsibilities, including vendor relationship management, price negotiation, competitive bid administration, policy compliance and enforcement, spend portfolio optimization, contract execution oversight, and tactical purchasing support. Key objectives include driving cost savings, elevating strategic sourcing capabilities, ensuring adherence to global compliance standards, enhancing service delivery to internal stakeholders, and increasing the effective utilization of internal digital procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as both a tactical and strategic purchaser for the site
• Act as the subject matter expert & provide oversight to all spend and vendor related compliance outlined in the Purchasing Policy, ICRF, Gift Policy, and P-Card Policy
• Lead purchasing & cost-savings initiatives for assigned sites
• Serve as the face to the company's suppliers to support proper communication which includes Supplier Scorecards along with vendor creation through the MDR tool and/or Supplier Portal
• Serve as the primary escalation point for site questions or issues related to Purchasing
• Analyze total spend to determine action plans to save costs or reduce risk through contracts
• Identify and leverage cross-site and cross-business sourcing opportunities
• Lead site RFPs for OpEx and CapEx within the approved threshold, from requirements gathering through negotiation, contract execution, and PO creation
• Leverage the company's online bidding platform to launch RFQs
• Involvement of technical teams early to ensure compliant purchasing processes
• Participation in bid walks and project meetings with contractors and project managers
• Negotiation, review, audit, and retention of agreements as required per internal policies
• Drive site compliance and usage of MRO and Agora tools
• Implement and utilize the global procurement tools as related to required activities
• Process non-raw material POs and communicate requirements to vendors, including compliance related documents
• Maintain organized records of quotes, POs, reports, and other documentation in line with audit standards
• Support sites when needed with vendor pre-qualification, including CSR scoring and insurance review
• Sign the Purchasing Charter annually and ensure all purchasing-authorized staff do the same
• If determined to be a need, support the management of and actions related to a category or scope of spend

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or a minimum of five years of demonstrated success in Procurement, Leadership, or Project Management with strong knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools
• The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is highly organized, analytical, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• The role demands a strong leader who can perform effectively under pressure, champion change, and collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Candidates must conduct all activities with discretion, confidentiality, and attention to security
• Strong prioritization skills are essential, as the position must assess and respond to material and service needs for multiple internal customers
• An exception service-oriented mindset and sensitivity to customer requirements are critical
• Exceptional communication skills and professional interpersonal conduct are required to interface with internal teams, external partners, vendors, and visitors daily