Purchasing Agent

Responsibilities

• Purchasing Agent Level 1:
  • Obtain request for quotes from vendors using basic knowledge of material grades
  • Confirm purchase orders
  • File purchase orders electronically
  • Monitor material ETAs
  • Cookpier coordinate pick-ups with the shipping department
  • Negotiate with suppliers
  • Seek continuous improvements in purchasing processes and vendor relationships
• Purchasing Agent Level 2 (requires competency in Level 1 functions):
  • Read blueprints and understand specifications with firm knowledge of material grades
  • Process vendor returns in E2
  • Maintain kirksite record
  • Maintain inventory levels for stock material and placement of re-order tags
  • Create outside service pack lists
  • New vendor processing and setup
  • Maintain Smart Cell and office supply closet

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing-related experience or demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word); advanced computer skills required for Level 2
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams
• Ability to prioritize work
• Problem solving skills
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds; occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise
• Eligible to work in the United States, either by means of U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa, or H1B sponsorship

About Technique, Inc.

Techique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing. Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results. Technique benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.