Purchasing Agent

RBC Bearings; Westminster (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings in Westminster, SC seeks a Purchasing professional to plan and coordinate procurement of materials and services under the direction of the Materials Manager.

You will work with production planning, scheduling and inventory control to secure optimal price and delivery while maintaining low inventory levels. Must understand purchasing principles, basic manufacturing processes, MS Office, and MRPs; AS400 is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have an understanding of Purchasing principles and practices.
• Must have an understanding of Inventory Control Management.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Able to analyze data to make decisions relative to purchasing.
• Must have computer skills including MS Office, and experience with MRP systems.
• Knowledge of AS400 is a plus.
• Must have working command of the English language and be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing (basic oral instructions, simple written memos and instructions).
• Ability to adhere to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage outside vendors, and ensure that approved vendors are used
• Monitor purchase orders and outside processors to ensure materials arrive on time
• Interface with suppliers when serious variations arise in delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale
• Work with outside vendors to ensure best possible pricing, and seek ways to reduce cost
• Generate, issue, and enter cycle counts

Skills

Purchasing principles

Inventory control

Data analysis

Written & verbal communication

Manufacturing processes understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Purchasing/Business or related field

APICS Certification

Tools

MS Office

MRP systems

AS400

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, directing or coordinating the process of buying materials, products and services under the direction of the Materials Manager. Responsible for communicating with production planning, scheduling and inventory control. Assures that materials and outside vendor services are purchased at the optimal price and delivery schedule while maintaining lowest possible inventory levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage outside vendors, and ensure that approved vendors are used
• Monitor purchase orders and outside processors to ensure materials arrive on time
• Interface with suppliers when serious variations arise in delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale
• Work with outside vendors to ensure best possible pricing, and seek ways to reduce cost
• Generate, issue, and enter cycle counts

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must have an understanding of Purchasing principles and practices

Must have an understanding of Inventory Control Management

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes

Able to analyze data to make decisions relative to purchasing

Must have computer skills including MS Office, and experience with MRP systems

Knowledge of AS400 is a plus

Must have working command of the English language and be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing (basic oral instructions, simple written memos and instructions)

Ability to adhere to safety policies

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED Required 1 -3 years Purchasing or Inventory Control Management Experience

Associates Degree in Purchasing/Business or related field a plus

APIC's Certification a plus

Equal Opportunity

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.