Procurement Specialist - Manufacturing

Universal-Products; Goddard (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal-Products in Goddard, KS is seeking a Purchasing Agent to coordinate procurement of goods and services, including raw materials, equipment, and contract services.

You will confer with vendors, prepare PO's, review requisitions, and release materials as needed while ensuring compliance with safety policies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic computer and math skills, and prefer manufacturing purchasing experience.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Experience in purchasing preferred in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic math and keyboarding skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Confer with vendors to obtain price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Prepare purchase orders, bid requests, and review requisitions.
• Select products for purchase by testing and price comparisons.
• Set up scheduled release of raw materials or contact vendors to release materials as needed.
• Interpret and enforce company policies, safety and health regulations.
• Recommend measures to improve productivity for self and department.
• Communicate with A/P about accrued purchases reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Language skills

Reasoning ability

Keyboarding / Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Universal-Products in Goddard, KS is seeking a Purchasing Agent to coordinate procurement of goods and services, including raw materials, equipment, and contract services.

You will confer with vendors, prepare PO's, review requisitions, and release materials as needed while ensuring compliance with safety policies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic computer and math skills, and prefer manufacturing purchasing experience.