Purchasing Agent

Bart’s Electric; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the commercial electric industry is seeking a qualified Purchasing Agent to join their Kansas City team. The role involves utilizing expert knowledge to procure goods, manage supplier relationships, and develop innovative procurement strategies. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in supply chain operations, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.
• Previous experience managing supply chain operations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Approve purchase orders and organize delivery of goods.
• Develop cost-effective procurement strategies.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Multi-tasking

Time-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration

Job description

Bart’s Electric is a full service electrical and special systems contractor which has built a reputation of reliability and service that sets us apart in the commercial electric industry. Bart’s Electric philosophy is summarized in the phrase “We give the customer more service than they paid for.” We are looking for a qualified Purchasing Agent to join our KC Team.

In this role, you will utilize expert knowledge to purchase goods at the most favorable price for Barts Electric, while simultaneously building and maintain strategic relationships with our key suppliers. The Purchasing Agent is proactive in their approach to coordinating the activities involved in procuring the materials needed, and will review requisition requests, while working with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedules. The ideal candidate with thrive in a fast paced, results driven atmosphere.

Position Responsibilities :

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Approve purchase orders and organize and confirm delivery of goods and services
• Oversee and manage the tracking of shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods
• Develop procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective
• Maintain updated ETA dates for all open purchase orders.
• Review purchase orders for accuracy of product, quantity, price, delivery date, and payment terms.
• Complete purchase orders using designated software as required. Performs data entry of purchase orders on computer and logbook as required.
• Facilitate disputes between the Supplier and the organization.
• Monitor markets and forecast appropriate changes that affect pricing, delivery and quality, compile relevant actions and recommendations to minimize negative market conditions and capitalize on positive market trends.
• Monitor Supplier Performance and take actions where required.
• Communicates all vendor programs, contracts, and problems to the Purchasing Manager
• Conducts formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes within Purchasing Agent authority by soliciting quotes from suppliers for specified products and services in compliance with regulations / laws relative to the purchasing profession (contained in the Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual)

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration
• Previous experience managing supply chain operations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• In-depth with contract review and negotiation
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

We offer competitive pay and a generous benefits package!

Salary range $50,000 – $75,000

Please follow the online application process. We will contact those candidates we are interested in pursuing further.

Equal Opportunity Employer : M / W / D / V