Purchasing Agent (Stanley, WI)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Position Purpose : Responsible for providing accurate scheduled orders and forecast requirements to meet production requirements and to coordinate the delivery of materials from suppliers to Manufacturing Plant while striving to control and reduce inventory levels and identify new areas of inventory reduction.

The job requirements include but are not limited to the following :

Core Value Expectations :

• Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position.
• Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork.
• Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose or hide.
• Evidence humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring.

Primary Role Expectations :

Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to the master list and recommends alternatives.

Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock and delivery schedules.

Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, while obtaining recommendations from suppliers.

Establish trusted relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service and cost-effective deals.

Manages purchases by forwarding orders to suppliers and monitoring and expediting orders.

Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipment errors with suppliers.

Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.

Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.

Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.

Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.

Negotiating with vendors and suppliers to ensure the quality of stock purchases.

Requirements : Qualifications :

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

High level of organization and attention to detail.

Excellent negotiator.

Great time management skills.

Ability to work under pressure.

Education and Experience Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in supply management or business or work experience equivalent.

5 years’ experience working as a purchasing agent is desired.

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Walking, standing, climbing, squatting, bending, lifting, and kneeling are all required physical aspects of the job.

Other Aspects : General :

Job Type : Full-time

Hourly pay with the opportunity for overtime – based on experience.

Weekly pay

Schedule :

Present during current Hixwood hours, generally 6 : 30am – 4 : 30pm w / some Saturday mornings.

Benefits :

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

AFLAC

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary disability insurances

Work Location :

In person at the Stanley, WI Copenhaver Ave. location

Work Remotely :

No