Purchasing Agent

Boise Cascade Company in; Elgin (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Agent to optimize sourcing and procurement processes. In this role, you will be responsible for developing reliable vendor relationships and ensuring materials and services are acquired at the best possible cost. You'll monitor inventory levels, manage requisitions, and work closely with internal departments to resolve any issues. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to continuous process improvement in a dynamic environment while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. If you're passionate about procurement and enjoy building partnerships, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of procurement experience or equivalent.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality in procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains sources of materials and services.
• Monitors inventory levels and updates purchase orders.
• Communicates with vendors and maintains professional relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Negotiation Skills

PC Skills

Education

College Degree in Purchasing or Business Administration

Equivalent Work Experience

APP or CPM Certification

Tools

Purchasing Programs

Job description

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

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