Purchasing Agent - 1st Shift (Automotive Manufacturing)

Drake Enterprises, Inc.; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake Enterprises, Inc. in Michigan seeks a Purchasing Agent to procure materials, manage vendor terms, and oversee purchase orders and inventory to keep production running smoothly.

You will adhere to safety policies, coordinate with maintenance and production, and maintain compliance with quality standards while supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing related experience in a manufacturing environment or demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks.
• Knowledge of PLEX ERP system a plus
• MRO purchasing experience required
• Understanding of steel mill purchasing practices a plus

Responsibilities

• Adheres to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on budget and schedule requirements.
• Schedules items necessary for continual production cycles using knowledge of machines and equipment.
• Writes purchase orders for office supplies, tooling, maintenance, etc.
• Maintains inventory levels for all purchased materials, supplies, and tooling, including oversight of the tool crib to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Follows up to ensure proper distribution of supplies to appropriate departments.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Follows all safety and MIOSHA requirements.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Participates in training and meetings.
• Follows all company Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Standards of Conduct policies.
• Reports safety or quality concerns in a timely manner.
• Understands and implements Drake Driven Core Values.

Skills

Communication

Negotiating

Planning and organizing

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork and collaboration

Integrity

Initiative

Writing skills

Safety awareness

Decision making

Results driven

Quality focus

Negotiating

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLEX ERP

Job description

Summary

The Purchasing Agent procures materials, supplies, and tooling to support production operations. This role negotiates vendor terms, manages purchase orders and inventory levels, and ensures the timely availability and distribution of materials while following company policies and quality standards.

Description

The Purchasing Agent procures materials, supplies, and tooling to support production operations. This role negotiates vendor terms, manages purchase orders and inventory levels, and ensures the timely availability and distribution of materials while following company policies and quality standards.

Functions

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Adheres to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.
• Uses knowledge of machines and equipment to schedule items necessary for continual production cycles.
• Involved in writing purchase orders for office supplies, tooling, maintenance, etc.
• Maintain inventory levels for all purchased materials, supplies, and tooling, including oversight of the tool crib to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Following up to ensure proper distribution of supplies to appropriate departments.

General Responsibilities

• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Follow all safety and MIOSHA requirements.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Participate in training and meetings.
• Follow all company Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Standards of Conduct policies.
• Report safety or quality concerns in a timely manner.
• Understand and implement Drake Driven Core Values.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Accountability
• Writing skills
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Negotiating
• Planning and organizing
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Decision making
• Safety awareness
• Results driven
• Quality focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a salaried exempt position, requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing related experience in a manufacturing environment or demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks.
• Knowledge of PLEX ERP system a plus
• MRO purchasing experience required
• Understanding of steel mill purchasing practices a plus

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, chemicals, and temperature changes. PPE required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.