Purchasing Agent

Adirondack Beverages, Inc.; City of Schenectady, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Adirondack Beverages, Inc. in Schenectady, NY, is seeking a Purchasing Agent to perform duties in procurement, including extracts, additives, dry ingredients, and raw materials, under the Purchasing Dept Manager.

This in-office role requires 1–2 years in procurement, familiarity with MRP-based systems, and strong organizational skills. Salary is $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, with no remote option.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Purchasing Agent

Schenectady, NY, US

5 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