Purchasing Agent II

GH Metal Solutions, Inc.; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Metal Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to research, evaluate, and procure raw materials, hardware, outsourced services, and MRO supplies to safely manufacture our customers’ products on schedule, within quality standards and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate is analytical with familiarity in steel fabrication and will collaborate with suppliers and IT/production teams to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and drive cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years in operations, engineering, or metal forming/manufacturing.
• High-level understanding of metal fabrication and stamping processes.
• Production or leadership experience required.
• Experience with MIE Trak or similar ERP software, including implementation.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with effective time management and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate and procure products and services to meet operational needs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize inventory and forecast demand.
• Establish stocking levels and blanket PO's based on firm and forecasted demand.
• Coordinate deliveries to minimize cost and maintain schedules.
• Address rejections or claims promptly and drive cost reduction and productivity.
• Support IT solutions for better demand analysis and forecasting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Engineering/Business or related field

Tools

MIE Trak ERP

Job description

Job Summary

The Purchasing Agent will research, evaluate, and procure raw materials, hardware, outsourced services, and MRO supplies to safely manufacture our customers’ products on schedule, within accepted quality standards and within established cost & inventory objectives. The ideal candidate is astute, analytical and has familiarity with steel and fabrications.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function

• Research, evaluate and procure products and services to meet our operational needs.
• Believes in, supports, and represents GHMS Core Values, Vision and Mission on a daily basis.
• Assist with cultivating new sources for supplies, and products using criteria such as quantity, quality, price and delivery.
• Ensures that goods and services purchased meet specified conditions and acceptable standards.
• Collaborating on IT solutions for more effective ways to analyze demand and forecast.
• Monitoring and optimizing inventory levels (raw and hardware) by collaborating with suppliers, commercial and production teams.
• Work with suppliers to establish stocking levels and/or blanket PO’s based on firm and forecasted demand.
• Coordinate and schedule deliveries of product to minimize cost while maintaining schedule requirements.
• Working with suppliers to ensure accurate and prompt action on rejections or claims.
• Identifies and recommends changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Materials Manager.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree related to Operations Management, Engineering, Business Management, metal forming, cutting, or machining or 7 years’ equivalent experience.
• A high-level understanding of metal fabrication and/or stamping processes and systems is required.
• Previous production or leadership experience required.
• Experience with MIE Trak or similar ERP software, including implementation.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively.
• Extreme attention to detail and timely follow-up is required to ensure success.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.