Place and track international purchase orders, coordinate freight and supplier communications, and support shipping documentation, costings, payments, and goods receipting to help ensure accurate, timely deliveries.
Purchasing Agent
π Description
- Source and procure materials, components, equipment, and services for production and business operations.
- Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders; confirm pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and order status with suppliers.
- Build supplier relationships and evaluate quotes and vendors for quality, pricing, and service.
- Monitor inventory and coordinate replenishment to prevent shortages and minimize excess stock.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, warehouse, and accounting teams; resolve purchasing, invoice, shipping, and supplier issues.
- Maintain accurate ERP purchasing records and support inventory counts, receiving, material reconciliation, and process improvements.
π οΈ Requirements
- Attend and participate in all required safety training courses.
- Assist with any task required by the direct supervisor.
β¨ Benefits
- $60k-$75k a year
- 401(k) with matching up to 4%
- Employee stock options
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Professional Development
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Job Summary
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring materials, components, equipment, and services to support production and business operations. This position works closely with internal departments and suppliers to ensure timely delivery, cost-effective purchasing, and accurate inventory management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Benefits:
- $60k-$75k a year
- Bonus Pool
- 401(k) with matching up to 4%
- Employee stock options
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Professional Development
Responsibilities:
- Source and procure materials, components, equipment, and services to support production schedules and business operations.
- Prepare, issue, and track Purchase Orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Communicate with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and order status.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers to support quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to prevent shortages while minimizing excess inventory, working with the Spare Part Coordinator.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, warehouse, and accounting teams to ensure purchasing activities align with operational needs.
- Resolve purchasing discrepancies, invoice issues, shipping delays, and supplier concerns in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor information within the ERP system.
- Assist in obtaining competitive quotes and evaluating suppliers for quality, pricing, and service.
- Support inventory counts, receiving activities, and material reconciliation as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
- Abide by all policies and procedures established by DISA.
- Attend and participate in all required safety training courses.
- Assist with any task required by the direct supervisor.
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