Procurement Agent

EJ•East Jordan, MI

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

EJ is hiring a Procurement Agent to coordinate procurement of goods and services, including raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. The role reviews supply and service requests, researches suppliers, negotiates purchasing terms, and helps ensure materials and services are obtained at the best value and delivered as needed. It also supports supplier relationships, inventory monitoring, procurement records, and supplier performance evaluation. This is a hybrid position based out of EJ’s Corporate Office in East Jordan, Michigan. The employee will work with cross-functional colleagues and suppliers while supporting EJ’s culture, mission, vision, and core values, including safety, integrity, environmental responsibility, respect, quality, and social responsibility.

Requirements

Experience with purchasing, sourcing, procurement, inventory, supply chain, or related business functions.
Working knowledge of requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, invoicing, and general procurement processes.
Experience with ERP, purchasing, inventory, or other business management systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally and develop positive relationships.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and 3 to 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regularly talking or hearing; frequently standing, walking, sitting, and handling or feeling objects; and using close and distance vision and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to supplier selection, competitive bidding, contract negotiation, or total-cost analysis.

Responsibilities

Review supply or service requests; research and compare potential and existing suppliers; negotiate for information on price, availability, and delivery schedules.
Facilitate the introduction of new materials and services as requested.
Determine procurement methods, such as direct purchase or bidding.
Request and evaluate bids to determine best value and maintain bid information until materials are ordered.
Request cost proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Process requisitions, issue purchase orders, verify receipts, and maintain supporting procurement documents.
Process invoices for goods and services that do not have purchase orders.
Monitor inventory levels and the flow of goods and services, identify purchasing needs, and expedite orders as required.
Maintain current procurement records, reports, supplier files, scorecards, and audits, including information on purchases, costs, delivery, quality or performance, and inventory.
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance in product quality, invoice accuracy, and on-time delivery, and initiate corrective action when needed.
Use an understanding of inventory management software.
Promote safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement in maintaining a safe work environment.
Promote the company culture, mission, vision, and core values.
Perform duties accurately, on time, and with awareness of confidentiality.
Build and maintain positive, long-term supplier relationships.
Work as a team player and assist coworkers as required.