Strategic Purchasing and Vendor Relations Lead

Boise Cascade Company; Elgin (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro seeks a Purchasing Agent or Senior Purchasing Agent (DOE) to develop and maintain reliable sources of materials and services at the lowest effective cost. Roles include reviewing requisitions, negotiating terms, and managing blanket orders and contracts to ensure vendor quality.

Responsibilities cover supplier qualification, invoice resolution with accounting, inventory coordination with warehouse, and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function.
• Degree in purchasing, business administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) procurement experience or equivalent experience in support of basic manufacturing operations.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Strong PC skills required.
• APP or CPM certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitors past due receipts/invoices and payments; collects credits working closely with internal accounting department on invoice issues.
• Reviews requisitions for accuracy. Monitors reports following up on backorders, assessing that purchase orders are updated assuring goods are shipped and makes special arrangements for delivery.
• Work with warehouse manager to evaluate inventory levels for supplies adding new inventory and deleting obsolete items. Monitors flow and storage of materials within the storeroom.
• Utilizes purchasing programs for small value and repetitive purchases such as procurement cards, blanket orders, and service contracts.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with the vendor community. Communicates directly with sales representatives regarding quotations and purchases.
• Develop rapport with maintenance and production leads, and act as a liaison between the company and outside vendors.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

College degree or equivalent

Degree in purchasing or business administration

APP or CPM certification a plus

Job description

Ultipro seeks a Purchasing Agent or Senior Purchasing Agent (DOE) to develop and maintain reliable sources of materials and services at the lowest effective cost. Roles include reviewing requisitions, negotiating terms, and managing blanket orders and contracts to ensure vendor quality.

Responsibilities cover supplier qualification, invoice resolution with accounting, inventory coordination with warehouse, and ongoing process improvements.