Purchasing Agent

Tank Connection; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tank Connection in Parsons, KS is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage supplier relationships, prepare purchase orders, and ensure compliance with company policies. The role supports a diverse manufacturing environment and requires travel about 10% of the time.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Business or Purchasing and at least five years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, plus strong communication and ERP system skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Purchasing or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Locate vendors of materials, equipment, supplies, or services and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or materials.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Procurement of materials, equipment or services supporting the company’s business efforts across the subcontract lifecycle.
• Ensure subcontract compliance with state labor requirements and company policy; negotiate best prices while monitoring risks.
• Travel as required to evaluate suppliers for capabilities, quality, and alignment with needs.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

G-Suite

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

ERP/ET0

EPICOR

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Purchasing

5+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing

Tools

ET0/ERP

EPICOR

Job description

Purchasing Agent

Full TimeProfessional

Parsons, KS, US

Established in 2003, Tank Connection was founded on a need for superior customer service in the storage tank industry. Built on excellence and small town pride, Tank Connection is the international leader for bolted storage tanks. After transitioning into a 100% employee owned company, Tank Connection became a thriving organization thanks to dedicated employees with a relentless pursuit to outperform. See what Tank Connection has in store for your future!**

Purchasing Agent Duties And Responsibilities

• Locate vendors of materials, equipment, supplies, or services and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or materials.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Procurement of materials, equipment or services that support the companys business efforts. This includes the entire lifecycle of the subcontract including defining the requirements, researching opportunities, negotiating with sources, writing subcontracts, awarding subcontracts and closeout when the subcontract terms are completed.
• Ensures that the subcontract complies with any applicable state or labor requirements, as well as company policies. Be mindful of business goals and negotiate the best prices for products and services while monitoring any associated risks.
• Travel as required to evaluate suppliers for capabilities, quality, and commitment to company needs.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Purchasing Agent Skills And Specifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; with the ability to effectively communicate complex commercial or technical information.
• Demonstrated proficiency with G-Suite, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Aptitude to learn and use ETO/ERP and EPICOR software.
• Able to read and understand blueprints.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multi-task work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work proactively and independently on a broad variety of projects.
• Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in course of work.
• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet job requirements.
• Able to travel in the course of work approximately 10% of the time.

Purchasing Agent Education And Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Purchasing or related field is preferred, and/or;
• Minimum of 5 years experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment.

Purchasing Agent Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of Purchasing Agent, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use h