Purchasing Agent Assistant

Freeport, Illinois Inventory & Purchasing 254 days ago

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Summary: Seeking a Purchasing Agent Assistant with experience in procurement management, project execution, and supplier development.

Job Requirements:

  • Three (3) or more years of purchasing experience.

  • Understanding of supply-chain management.

  • Proficient in MS Office and other computer skills related to procurement records.

  • Strong negotiation and mathematical skills.

  • Effective decision-making and planning abilities.

  • Resourceful with good judgment and self-confidence.

Preferred Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent education/experience/training.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate purchasing practices within company guidelines alongside the plant team.

  • Select and develop suppliers, negotiate price/delivery, and evaluate supplier performance.

  • Estimate market price values for procurement activities.

  • Maintain procurement records including purchase details, costs, delivery, and inventory data.

  • Address issues with defective goods/services through discussions with relevant parties to resolve problems.

  • Execute purchase orders/contracts within corporate terms/conditions ensuring legal compliance.

  • Guarantee timely delivery of production and MRO materials while maintaining supply continuity at optimal cost considering quality, service, etc.

  • Collaborate with Finance to establish standard costs for materials and assess variance performance.

  • Operate a closed-loop purchasing system aligned with MRP expectations for delivery information.

  • Manage a narrow supplier base consistent with business requirements.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

 

 

 

 



Pay Details: $40,000.00 to $50,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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