Purchasing Agent

QPS Employment Group; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has a great temporary opportunity in Franklin, WI for aPurchasing Agent. Responsibilities include aligning POs with pricing and production dates, managing MRO inventory with lean processes, and supporting VMI programs.

The role requires an associate degree (or equivalent experience), 2-3 years in procurement, and strong MS Office/ERP proficiency. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years procurement and inventory management experience.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; detail oriented.
• Analytical and interpersonal skills; experience with ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure purchase orders align with pre-negotiated pricing and production dates.
• Use Microsoft Business Central (ERP) to review and compile data.
• Develop lean-based processes and procedures for MRO inventory management and replenishment.
• Support Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program and monitor material levels.
• Monitor purchases and delivery dates for special promotions and projects.
• Maintain logs, spreadsheets and reports; process returns in ERP.
• Adjust inventory levels as business conditions change for assigned items.
• Attend meetings to support pack configurations and report back to the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft ERP

Job description

Position Title: Purchasing Agent Wage: Based on Experience Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has a great temporary opportunity available for a company in Franklin, WI.

Responsibilities

• Ensure purchase orders placed are aligned with both pre-negotiated pricing and production dates
• Use Microsoft Business Central (ERP) to review and compile data
• Work with Purchasing Supervisor to develop and implement lean based processes and procedures for MRO inventory management and replenishment
• Work with Reliability and Maintenance Manager to ensure the proper MRO items are being stocked based on historical and future maintenance processes and procedures
• Process and satisfy all office supply needs and misc requests
• Facilitate our Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program
• Download forecast information and communicate to supply base
• Monitor material levels, purchases, and delivery dates for special sales promotion items
• Maintain logs, spreadsheets and reports as needed
• Process returns out of Microsoft Business Central (ERP) system
• Adjust inventory levels as business conditions change for assigned items
• Support other team members during heightened expedite/quality/out of stock situations and as business needs dictate
• Attend meetings to support new and on-going pack configurations and report back to team

Requirements for Purchasing Agent

• Associate degree (preferred) or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years experience with procurement and inventory management of services and supplies
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to learn new software programs quickly
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Experience with and strong working knowledge of Microsoft ERP is a plus
• Previous purchasing experience preferred

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