03/24/2022
Job details
Job Type
Full-time
Qualifications
• US work authorization (Required)
• Negotiation: Experience (Preferred)
• Purchasing: Experience (Preferred)
Full Job Description
Procurement/Purchasing agent will negotiate with vendors for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and services used by the company.
This position is full-time, salary exempt, with a Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. workweek. Pay is commensurate with experience.
Our company provides a competitive income, 75% paid health care premium, paid time off, and a rewarding work environment. We are a privately owned, financially stable, innovative and ethical corporation that values employee development.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best possible price and delivery
• Establishes purchasing policies and ensures compliance to Supplier Quality Manual
• Develops new supply sources and selects best sources consistent with cost, quality, service and delivery requirements
• Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost during that time period
• Establishes account/credit and terms
• Creates purchase orders and other documentation for the procurement of all standard and customized parts, supplies, equipment and services used by the company
• Works with suppliers to schedule product shipments
• Tracks and documents the status of product arrival and expedites deliveries as required to meet production schedules
• Works closely with receiving department to ensure proper receipt of material
• Monitors Min/Max levels on standard inventory items
• Resolves shipment and invoicing errors with suppliers and Accounts Payable
• Issues credits for product returns and ensures credits are received from suppliers, as needed
• Maintains purchasing information, files and records (e.g. Requests for proposal, purchase orders, vendor files, etc.) to ensure the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines
• Maintains supplier qualification and tracking form
Competencies:
• Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proactive approach on deliverables
• Team-player attitude
• Self-motivated, ability to manage several tasks
• Solid analytical skills, with excellent follow-up and attention to detail
• Consult with other managers outside of purchasing to ensure coordination of other functions such as logistics, accounting, and quality assurance
• Must possess “soft skills”: conflict resolution, creative problem solving and strategic thinking
• Strong negotiating skills; following the “Lowest Total Cost” model
• Knowledge of Quick books, Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
Qualifications:
• Associates degree, preferred, in Engineering / Business / Materials Management or Logistics
• Preferred purchasing experience
• Preferred direct buying experience; domestic and international
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Requirements:
• Sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitious tasks e.g. typing and sitting in front of a computer
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug test
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.
Interested candidates can respond to this job posting with their cover letter and resume. No calls or agencies please.
Work Authorization
Met-l-tec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Met-l-tec is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on an employee’s race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other classification protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Bonus Program
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Language:
• English (Required)
Work Location: One location
