Purchasing Agent

Boise Cascade; Elgin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the materials supply industry seeks a Purchasing Agent responsible for sourcing materials and services effectively at competitive costs. The role involves fostering vendor relationships, monitoring inventory, and brings a commitment to safety and quality. Ideal candidates should possess a college degree or equivalent experience and at least three years in procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Strong PC skills required.
• APP or CPM certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Monitor inventory levels and update purchase orders.
• Negotiate prices and terms of procurement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision Making

Adaptability

Education

College degree in purchasing or business administration

Tools

PC Proficiency

Job description

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The Purchasing Agent is responsible for developing and maintaining reliable and effective sources of materials and services at the lowest effective cost to the company. Reviews and processes requisitions, obtains quotes, conducts analysis of proposals, conducts negotiations, maintains knowledge of vendors; develops and implements blanket orders and contracts and monitors vendor quality.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors past due receipts/invoices and payments; collects credits working closely with internal accounting department on invoice issues.
• Reviews requisitions for accuracy. Monitors reports following up on backorders, assessing that purchase orders are updated assuring goods are shipped and makes special arrangements for delivery.
• Work with warehouse manager to evaluate inventory levels for supplies adding new inventory and deleting obsolete items. Monitors flow and storage of materials within the storeroom.
• Utilizes purchasing programs for small value and repetitive purchases such as procurement cards, blanket orders, and service contracts.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with the vendor community. Communicates directly with sales representatives regarding quotations and purchases.
• Develop rapport with maintenance and production leads, and act as a liaison between the company and outside vendors.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience/Physical Functions:

College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Degree in purchasing, business administration or related field preferred. Minimum of three (3) of procurement experience or equivalent experience in support of basic manufacturing operations. Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Strong PC skills required. APP or CPM certification a plus.

Under direct supervision exercises limited independent judgment.

Scope:

Source materials, services, and equipment in a manner that achieves maximum value from the expenditure. Researches and selects vendors. Obtains oral and written quotations from vendors. Negotiates and confirms prices, terms, ship dates and part numbers.

Core Competencies:

Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Communication, Decision Making, Influencing, Initiating Action, Planning and Organizing