The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for placing purchase orders with suppliers to achieve the best pricing/delivery of products for stock. Scheduling of materials with approved suppliers to meet the requirements of the planning department and maintain the purchasing quote database on a daily basis.
Essential Functions:
* Communicate with vendors to obtain product information such as pricing, availability and delivery and provide the scheduling details to the Sales, Planning and Production team
* Issue the purchase order to the vendor and ensure the appropriate documents related to the purchase order are sent in a timely manner
* Develops alternative delivery plans and report information to Director of Procurement
* Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree or equivalent; four to ten years of purchasing experience; or equivalent of education and experience
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Working knowledge of MRP and materials related systems