Purchasing Agent

RBC Bearings; Westminster (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings in Westminster, SC seeks a purchasing professional to plan, direct, and coordinate buying of materials, products and services under the Materials Manager. You will liaise with production planning, scheduling and inventory control to ensure on-time delivery at optimal price while maintaining low inventories.

Responsibilities include managing external vendors, monitoring purchase orders, interfacing with suppliers on delivery, price and sale conditions, reducing costs, and handling

Qualifications

• Understanding of purchasing principles and inventory control management.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyze data for purchasing decisions.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with MRP systems; AS400 knowledge a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication in English.
• Adheres 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

MS Office

MRP systems

AS400 knowledge

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Purchasing/Business

APICS Certification

Tools

MRP systems

AS400

ERP software

Job description

Position SummaryResponsible 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.

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

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.