Purchasing Agent

GBS Group; Malvern (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Purchasing Agent to manage procurement processes for non-production supplies. The role involves negotiating costs, sourcing materials, and maintaining inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing within the label industry, possess strong negotiation skills, and be proficient with computer software applications.

Benefits

100% Employer Funded Retirement Program

100% Employee Owned Company

Qualifications

• Two years in the label industry or five years in purchasing.
• Knowledgeable in production applications and product lead time.
• Experience in competitive bid negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure vendor products excluding substrates.
• Minimize inventory costs and manage proper inventory levels.
• Maintain accurate records to meet legal guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organization skills

Negotiation experience

Strong problem solving techniques

Communication skills

Strong math background

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing Agent

FLSA Status (Exempt or Non Exempt) Exempt

Division & Department: Printech - Stow/Malvern

Reports To: Purchasing Manager

100% Employer Funded Retirement Program

100% Employee Owned Company

POSITION SUMMARY

Source and procure all vendor supplied products and services aside from substrates for Label Operations. Order and expedite substrates for Label. Lead MRO and supply price and inventory cost reduction efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchase raw materials, supplies, parts and services Source and Purchase all non- production and office supplies/services for Printech.
• Verify invoices are correct, match receiver and POs, code to P&L accounts and forward invoices to corporate for timely payment.
• Minimize carrying cost and control proper inventory levels to minimize machine downtime.
• Minimize costs and control non-production supplies through improved inventory practices.
• Control procurement practices to increase inventory turns and minimize obsolescence.
• Drive reduction of plant costs by negotiation, alternate approved products and alternate approved sources other than substrates.
• Files records of purchasing to meet legal and corporate guidelines.
• Expedite materials in order to meet production schedule.
• Maintain excel spread sheets for material expediting and cost savings for both plants.
• Control NCR process to correct root cause and recover the cost of damages.
• Handle customer request for regulatory requests.
• Maintains ISO requirements as outlined in the processes and work instructions
• Support the Business System Objectives and the Quality Mission Statement
• Monthly/Quarterly excel reports as needed
• Other duties and projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements)

• Two years of practice in the label industry dealing with materials or five years in a purchasing profession.
• Knowledgeable in related sources, production applications, product lead time, pricing and associated value of product/service received.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong organization skills and ability to multi task.
• Negotiation experience in competitive bid situations.
• Strong problem solving techniques
• Communication skills including verbal, written, interpersonal, and listening.
• Strong math background.
• Ability to visualize information and translate into workable solutions.
• Experience and knowledge of computers; windows; Microsoft Outlook; Excel; etc