Purchasing Agent

Mar Mac Industries, Inc.; McBee (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MAR-MAC Industries, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing professional to manage supplier relationships, negotiate favorable terms, and maintain ERP purchasing records. You will monitor inventory levels, coordinate replenishment, and resolve issues related to returns and credits.

The role emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and collaboration across departments to support continuous operations in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree preferred but not required
• Degree or certificate in procurement or supply chain a plus
• Experience in manufacturing procurement, freight management or sales preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Purchases materials, supplies and/or services at favorable terms; researches and evaluates suppliers
• Maintains positive but arm's-length relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Prepares purchase orders and maintains purchasing records; manages ERP module
• Monitors inventory levels and ensures timely replenishment to avoid interruption
• Resolves issues related to returns, replacements, lost shipments, and credits
• Tracks supplier performance and flags issues to management
• Reports issues, risks, or problems to management in the purchasing function

Skills

Purchasing

Relationship management

Record keeping

Inventory monitoring

Issue resolution

Vendor accountability

Reporting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Systems thinking

Team oriented

Discretion confidentiality

Work to procedure

Education

4 year degree preferred

Procurement/Supply chain certificate preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES

1 PURCHASING - Purchases materials, supplies and / or services at the most favorable terms for the company within assigned categories. Researches and evaluates prospective suppliers and vendors. Negotiates with suppliers to obtain prices and specifications. Compares supplier offerings according to standards of price, quality and service and makes recommendations to management for supplier approvals and / or Preferred status.

2 RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT - Strive for and maintain positive but arms-length relationships with suppliers and vendors. Provide prompt and complete communications. Represent the company according to company values and standards and always strive to present a positive image of the company and its operations in interactions with suppliers and vendors.

3 RECORD KEEPING AND ADMINISTRATION - Prepare purchase orders and maintains purchasing records in required form (electronic, hard copy, etc.). Maintain Purchasing module of ERP software system as required. Communicate with vendors and suppliers to track purchases, monistor delivery schedules and regular update shipping status of purchase orders. Maintain and keep current vendor information records.

4 MONITOR INVENTORY AND REPLENISHMENT REQUIREMENTS - Monitor inventory levels and availability of assigned purchasing categories. Communicate with consumers and users of purchased material, items and services to ensure availability and prompt replenishment to avoid interruption of operations.

5 ISSUE RESOLUTION - Resolves issues related to returns, replacements, lost shipments and credit arrangements.

6 MAINTAIN SUPPLIER / VENDOR ACCOUNTABILITY - Track and monitor vendor / supplier performance against determined metrics. Evaluate quality and other reports on purchased materials or services. Flag performance issues to management for discussion and resolution.

7 REPORTING - Report as required to management to keep them informed of issues, problems or potential risks to the company within the purchasing function.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

4 year degree preferred but not required. Degree or certificate in procurement or supply chain a plus. Career experience in a manufacturing operation and specifically procurement, freight management, sales preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required.

KEY COMPETENCIES

1 CHARACTER - Demonstrates honesty and integrity in interactions with others. Models appropriate behavior that demonstrates the highest standards of integrity and is consistent with organization’s values. Demonstrates a strong moral character that exudes trust in all situations. Has earned the trust of others and consistently exhibits ethical actions.

2 COMMUNICATION SKILLS – Demonstrates ability to speak, write and present information in a clear, concise and compelling manner that is tailored to a particular audience. Demonstrates strong active listening skills.

3 DECISION MAKING - Demonstrates ability to make informed, educated decisions reflecting the needs of the business. Renders appropriate judgments and actions. Able to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities and use effective approaches for choosing a course of action. Takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences

4 COMPUTER SKILLS – Demonstrates experience and competence in office productivity tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and email.

5 ORGANIZATION – Demonstrates ability to arrange own work and develop orderly and functionally efficient work processes for the timely accomplishment of assignments. Is known for preparedness and high standards of effectiveness and efficiency due to personal efforts and dedication to continually improving their work processes and procedures.

6 SELF-STARTER – Demonstrates skill at accomplishing own work without the need for close supervision. Takes action based on urgency, customer needs and the needs of the business without always having to ask for guidance.

7 SYSTEMS THINKING - Able to consider impact of decisions or actions on various business operations and processes; does not act with silo or functional thinking; able to see all the pieces of the operational puzzle and determine how they fit together. Demonstrates spirit of partnering with other functional areas to ensure overall organization success and goal attainment.

8 TEAM-ORIENTED - Demonstrates a positive attitude and a willingness to cooperate with other members of the organization to overcome obstacles and difficulties to achieve organizational success.

9 ATTENTION TO DETAIL– Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail and correct execution of assigned tasks.

10 DRIVING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT – Demonstrates ability to implement ways to measurably improve the quality of systems, processes and procedures in an effort to improve the organization’s overall performance.

11 TEAM-ORIENTED - Demonstrates a positive attitude and a willingness to cooperate with other members of the organization to overcome obstacles and difficulties to achieve organizational success.

12 ATTENTION TO DETAIL– Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail and correct execution of assigned tasks.

13 DISCRETION & CONFIDENTIALITY - Demonstrates a high level of discretion and can be depended upon to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive financial information

14 WORK TO PROCEDURE - Demonstrates an ability and a willingness to work according to procedure, practice or instructions. Recognizes the value in establishing and maintaining standard procedure and work practices. Is an eager proponent of standardization and participant in efforts to establish procedure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and use hand and eye coordination. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office environment where noise level is usually quiet, however some time in plant with its noise level may be needed. Employee travel will be minimal.

Company Description

MAR-MAC Industries, Inc. is the manufacturer and supplier of industry-leading MAR-MAC PREMIUM Building Products; we also offer CONTRACTOR Concrete Construction Products, MAR-MAC Industrial Wire, and a complimentary line of tools and accessories for the construction and iron-working industries.

Company Description

MAR-MAC Industries, Inc. is the manufacturer and supplier of industry-leading MAR-MAC PREMIUM Building Products; we also offer CONTRACTOR Concrete Construction Products, MAR-MAC Industrial Wire, and a complimentary line of tools and accessories for the construction and iron-working industries.