Purchasing Agent

Adirondack Beverages; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Adirondack Beverages in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage extracts, additives and dry ingredients ordering, cycle counting and receiving. This in-office role requires 1–2 years of purchasing experience and hands-on use of MRP-based systems.

The position involves daily order reviews, data analysis, reporting, and close collaboration with the Purchasing Dept. Manager and SQF team. Remote work is not offered.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of procurement or purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of commonly used purchasing concepts and procedures.
• Flexible with changes, revisions and recounts.
• Ability to multitask and pivot between tasks.
• Excellent follow up skills and information retention.
• Accountable and able to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily order reviews and reconciliation for Extracts, Additives, Materials as assigned by the Purchasing Dept Mgr.
• Prepare reports, analyze data and identify possible solutions.
• Assist Purchasing Dept Mgr and Supervisor with requests and projects.
• Back up other Purchasing/Administrative Assistants with regards to purchasing to ordering Extracts, Additives, etc.
• Work with the SQF Practitioner to update the Approved Supplier List and supporting document database.
• Gather costing and product information to complete item setups.

Skills

Purchasing experience

MRP systems

Multitasking

Data analysis

Vendor coordination

Tools

MRP-based systems

Job description

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Purchasing Agent

Schenectady, NY, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 3130

Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Overview: Perform duties as assigned by the Purchasing Dept. Mgr. with regards to extracts, additives and dry ingredient ordering, raw materials as assigned, cycle counting and raw material receipt, in addition to other clerical responsibilities related to procurement.

*This is an in-office position, remote work will not be considered*

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily order reviews and reconciliation for Extracts, Additives, Materials as assigned by the Purchasing Dept Mgr.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Purchasing Dept. Mgr. with regards to extracts, additives and dry ingredient ordering, raw materials as assigned, cycle counting and raw material receipt.
• Proper protocol for receipt of raw materials and review of Product Specification and Safety Data Sheets.
• Assists Purchasing Department Manager and Supervisor with requests and projects as assigned.
• Prepare reports, analyze data and ability to identify possible solutions.
• Back up other Purchasing or Administrative Assistants with regards to Purchasing to ordering Extracts, Additives, ad hoc raw materials as assigned by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Work with the SQF Practitioner to continuously update the Approved Supplier List and supporting document database.
• Gather costing and product information to complete item setups

MinimumRequirements:

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the purchasing field
• MRP based systems with solid material releasing
• 1-2 years of experience procurement or purchasing
• Flexible w/changes, revisions and recounts
• Ability to multitask and pivot between tasks
• Excellent follow up skills and information retention
• Accountable and able to work unsupervised