Purchasing Agent II - Panels

PLASCORE INC•Zeeland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Purchasing Agent II will be responsible for purchasing raw materials, services, and supplies, and performing administrative duties. This role operates Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Requirements

At least five years of progressively more responsible experience
A professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to that ordinarily acquired by completing a four-year baccalaureate program.
Strong attention to detail
Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Responsibilities

Source and procure all raw materials, MRO, supplies, equipment, and services at the best cost/value
Create and maintain material specifications
Provide quote information to internal stakeholders and process Request for Quotation as required
Qualify new suppliers for products and services
Evaluate supplier performance on cost, quality and on time delivery
Implement Long Term Agreements / Negotiate supplier contracts
Work in tandem with Quality to resolve supplier quality issues
Forecast material requirements using various inputs from Internal customers and purchase history
Identify and project manage through implementation cost savings programs
Review and rectify any discrepancies between purchase order price and invoiced price
Understand market data to make informed purchasing decisions
Manage net material performance through cost containment, and cost avoidance strategies
Manage supplier on-time delivery performance
Maintain and improve supplier relationships
Conduct supplier/commodity spend analysis and negotiations to achieve favorable terms
Ensure material availability and manage inventory effectively
Manage MRP for assigned product lines/business units
Working with cross functional teams to improve business practices and support production
Maintain item-level MRP data, including lead times, pricing, and safety stock levels
Participating in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods
Always maintain a clean and safe work environment
Continuous improvement of job functions to increase efficiency and performance
Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned

Benefits

Bonus Programs
$1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services
Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(K) & Roth 401(K) 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.
Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development
Childcare Flex Spending Account for childcare
Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)
Annual company picnic
Annual golf outing
Annual holiday party
White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
Clean work environment
Smooth pace of work
Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
Bi-Weekly Pay