Start an exciting and fulfilling career as a Purchasing Agent! In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise in order management while using your strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain supplier relationships. If you have experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you! Send your resume to Dan today!
WHY WORK WITH THIS COMPANY?
This thriving group of companies offers competitive wages and a good benefit package. Employees are empowered to develop their skills and grow in their role.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS PURCHASING AGENT:
* Oversee order management including, request for bids, evaluate quotes, and identify the most suitable suppliers based on price, quality and quantity
* Identify and recommend suppliers and negotiate terms, for material substitutions, replacements and landed freight costs
* Manage procurement transactions, purchase order planning and expediting, for raw materials, production supplies, and maintenance services
* Oversee inventory control processes, maintain accurate records in the ERP system, perform physical inventory counts
* Monitor and follow up on orders to ensure minimal delivery interruption, address vendor issues, and manage related correspondence
* Manage and update ERP related to purchased and manufactured inventory, including vendor details, pricing, product specifications, quality assurance records, receiving reports, and purchase order records
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR IN A PURCHASING AGENT:
* 2-3 years of purchasing experience preferably in the manufacturing sector
* Proven experience in supplier management; procuring new suppliers, negotiating pricing
* Knowledge of import shipping and the ability to calculate landed cost
* Strong knowledge of inventory control and management
* Working knowledge of ERP systems
* Self-directed, confident, driven
* Ability to work in a high demand environment
APPLY NOW!
Send a resume (quoting job number #22301) to Dan LaBelle, Senior Recruitment Consultant and Trainer at [email protected]
ABOUT PINNACLE:
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