Senior Purchasing Agent

Jobtailor; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Henderson, NV is seeking a Lead Purchaser to oversee procurement of materials, equipment and services across operations, reporting to the Director of Supply Chain.

This role partners with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Candidates bring 5+ years international purchasing experience and strong ERP and Excel/Word skills to drive value in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• BS in Business Administration or Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years experience as an international purchasing agent.
• Experience with PCBAs and electrical components is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement of raw materials, supplies, equipment and services.
• Review requisitions, prepare purchase orders, solicit bids.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement procurement strategies and resolve supply disruptions.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with suppliers.
• Monitor contract performance and adjust as needed.
• Leverage vendor/subcontracts to create cost savings.
• Maintain purchasing data in ERP.
• Analyze price proposals to determine reasonable prices.
• Balance cost and quality to procure best value.
• Develop schedules and performance plans to meet goals.
• Adhere to laws/regulations in purchasing.
• Collaborate with internal departments and worldwide suppliers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

International Purchasing Experience

Contract Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Customer Service Skills

Vendor Management

Purchasing

Electrical Components Purchasing

Education

GED

BS in Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

ERP Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Lead Purchaser is responsible for overseeing purchasing and pricing to help ensure profitability for the Company.
• This includes procuring raw materials, supplies, equipment, and services for operations.
• Duties will also include the review of requisition requests, prepare purchase orders, and solicit bids for goods and services.
• This role collaborates with the leadership team to implement effective procurement strategies and serves as a key resource in resolving issues such as supply chain disruption or pricing conflicts.
• Negotiates, re-negotiates and administers contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives
• Leads the evaluation and monitoring of contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine needs for changes
• Leverages vendors/subcontracts across multiple procurements to create costs savings to projects
• Maintains all relevant purchasing data of goods in the ERP
• Analyzes price proposals and other financial data to determine reasonable prices for goods and services
• Balances cost and quality to procure the best quality of goods or services for the lowest price in adequate amounts
• Actively develop schedules and performance plans to meet customer and Company goals and objectives
• Monitors and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and policies regarding the purchase of goods and services
• Collaborates with internal departments (estimating, purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, quality and shipping) to communicate customer requirements
• Collaborates with a worldwide network of suppliers and vendors
• Performs other duties outside their scope of work as assigned and required

Requirements

• Minimum high school graduate or general education degree (GED)
• BS in Business Administration or Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5 or more years' experience as an international purchasing agent
• Prior experience with purchasing new PCBAs, and electrical components is desired.
• Strong experience working with ERP systems
• Strong Microsoft Office application skills, including Excel and Word
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal
• Strong team player with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with Sales, Shipping & Receiving, Engineering, Suppliers and Customers.
• Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Travel may be required up to approximately 25%
• Must be able to read, write and speak/understand English fluently

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategies, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management while ensuring compliance with regulations and achieving cost savings. Proficient in analyzing financial data and maintaining purchasing data within ERP systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• International Purchasing Experience
• ERP Systems Proficiency
• Contract Negotiation
• Analytical Skills
• Customer Service Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Procurement
• Contract Administration
• Price Analysis
• Supply Chain Management
• Purchasing Data Management
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Electrical Components Purchasing
• PCBAs Purchasing
• Financial Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Self-Motivation

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Purchasing
• Contract Compliance
• Regulatory Adherence
• Cost Savings
• Supplier Relationships
• Fast-Paced Environment
• Customer Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• ERP Software