Purchasing Agent

IKO Industries; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Disability

401k Match

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Perks & Discounts

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to negotiate prices with vendors and contractors, ensuring equipment availability across plant operations. The role reports to the plant manager and coordinates with maintenance and other departments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in purchasing, experience with ERP systems, and a background in manufacturing. Strong organizational and time-management skills are essential for success in this safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a purchasing-related field or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years in a related role.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate prices with vendors and contractors.
• Analyze markets to determine cost-effective procurement strategies.
• Locate vendors and interview for product availability and terms.
• Administer on-line purchasing systems and process POs.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders.
• Ensure timely delivery of purchased items.

Skills

Collaboration

Time management

Organizational skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in purchasing

Equivalent work experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Purchasing Agent will mainly be responsible for negotiating prices with vendors and contractors. This individual will also be working closely with various departments in the plant to ensure availability of equipment. This role will report directly to the plant manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze markets to assess present and future material availability and determine cost effective procurement strategies for the company.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Administer on-line purchasing systems.
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, services, equipment and raw materials.
• Ensure purchased items are delivered timely and as specified on the purchase order.
• Represent company in negotiating with suppliers directly, in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Support inventory control of finished goods.
• Work directly with Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Team to support maintenance activities and spare parts procurement.
• Support plant with HSE audit requirements including internal and external reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a purchasing-related field preferred, or equivalent work experience demonstrating relevant knowledge and skills.
• At least 5 years of working experience in a related role.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple individuals or departments.
• Highly effective time management and task prioritization abilities.
• Strong organizational skills.

Safety and Compliance

The Purchasing Agent is expected to comply with all safety policies, regulatory requirements, and company procedures to ensure safe and compliant operations at all times. This is a safety sensitive position.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401k Match
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.