Purchasing Agent

Position Purpose

The Purchasing Agent provides advanced professional procurement for a wide variety of materials, supplies, equipment and / or services, and provides guidance and assistance to the Company.

Essential Functions

• Oversees purchasing activities necessary to acquire materials, equipment and services of the required quality at the lowest evaluated cost
• Coordinates availability of materials to the point of use at the time required by the contract
• Utilizes Contract ERP (cERP) daily to assess the needs of the Department and maintain a balanced level of inventory
• Builds, manages, and maintains professional, long-term customer and business relationships and partnerships
• Reviews, tracks, and approves Purchase Orders and Acknowledgements
• Audits invoices and resolves discrepancies
• Coordinates and / or prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as needed
• Manages all paperwork and electronic files in a timely and organized way
• Inputs and maintains new product lines into cERP as needed
• Grows and maintains relationships with vendors
• Analyzes supplier information to assess cost and schedule risks
• Regularly interacts with other Departments (Accounting, Sales, etc)
• Flexible / non-traditional schedule may be required, and some travel
• Performs other necessary functions as assigned

Qualifications Preferred

Knowledge

Interpersonal