Purchasing Agent/Analyst

Norwalt Design • Tampa, FL

429d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent/Analyst is responsible for overseeing the procurement of machined and commercially purchased parts at Norwalt. This role focuses on negotiating long-term discounts with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing and lead times, while also managing vendor relationships and ensuring the delivery of components for various projects. The position requires collaboration with multiple departments to address supply chain issues and enhance vendor capabilities.

Requirements

• Ability to use Excel and familiarity with ERP/Scheduling software.
• Ability to read blueprints (helpful but not required).
• Ability to navigate a computer effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of negotiation experience (preferred).
• 5 years of purchasing experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate long term discounts with commercial suppliers and distributors.
• Evaluate supplier data to make decisions on continued relationships and supplier effectiveness.
• Use data from internal ERP with costing and delivery data to determine effectiveness.
• Oversee machined parts vendor relationship development.
• Work with internal expeditor to ensure product delivery and responsiveness is stable.
• Collaborate with the shipping department to identify problematic vendors and recurring issues.
• Coordinate with the AP department to address vendor-related issues.
• Meet with project managers at the beginning of jobs to secure optimal pricing and delivery on long lead time and high volume items.
• Negotiate payment terms and discounts with all vendors.
• Work with spare parts and service department to ensure delivery of all components for field jobs is met.
• Meet with expeditor to identify items with delivery issues.
• Collaborate with engineering to determine compatible alternates facing delivery issues.
• Identify alternate parts for all components ordered to minimize supply chain issues.
• Introduce potential commercial vendors to different departments to enhance technological advancements.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed