Purchasing Agent

Major purpose:

· Conducts and manages the processes for obtaining goods and services for the Company.

· Act as an authorized agent of the Company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and the authority to commit Company resources through contracts and agreements.

· Carries out effective purchasing from selected suppliers who meet procurement requirements with the best price, quality, and delivery.

Major functions:

· Purchases parts, components, materials, equipment, and services in support of Company requirements.

· Evaluates and selects suppliers for existing and potential procurement needs and places purchase orders.

· Performs analyses and investigations of supplier’s facilities and operations.

· Negotiates purchasing terms and conditions for materials, suppliers, and services which use standard terms and conditions.

· Coordinates source information among organizations to facilitate timely purchasing of commodities.

· Keeps management informed on status of purchase order requests.

· Performs or monitors follow-up activity involving purchase orders to ensure delivery schedules are met, items are properly received, and suppliers are paid in an expeditious manner.

· Seeks and develops new sources of supplies and participate in the development of procurement policies and procedures.

· Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience:

· A bachelor’s degree.

· 3 to 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge:

· Company material policies, practices, and procedures.

· Technical products or commodities being purchased.

· Federal government procurement regulations and related directives.

· Supplier products, services, and manufacturing capabilities.

· Supplier billing and related Company accounting procedures.

· Ethical procurement practices.

Skills & Abilities:

· Coordinate the requirements of engineering and manufacturing with suppliers during all phases of procurement effort.

· Resolve conflicts and concerns.

· Effectively negotiate pricing agreements, purchase orders, and terms and conditions.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Evaluation of supplier products, services, manufacturing capabilities and pricing policies.

· Resolution of delinquent deliveries and purchase order discrepancies.

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