Purchasing Agent II

ZincFive

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent II is a key member of the supply chain team and is essential in our ongoing effort to create a world-class supply chain at ZincFive. They will work closely with internal teams and our suppliers to help ensure ZincFive commitments and plans are met in a timely manner. The position requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to collaborate well with others, the management of multiple priorities, and the ability to think strategically as well as tactically. The position reports to the Purchasing Manager and may be performed remotely from home or onsite at ZincFive headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management or equivalent years of experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier management and vendor relationships
Demonstratable experience in negotiating prices, terms and conditions
Understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures
Experience using an ERP system
Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales orders, Bill of Material (BOM), procedures, schematics, part manuals and invoices
Understanding of lean manufacturing methodologies
Proficiency with MS Office 365 Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate professionally with employees and vendors
Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Must possess strong work ethic and be customer service centric
Ability to work independently under general supervision and collaboratively with other staff members
Ability to work and adapt to frequent changes symptomatic of a small, startup company environment
Ability to travel domestically, up to 15%

Nice To Haves

Background working in a manufacturing company
Custom/duty knowledge and experience is highly preferred
Experience in SAP or other ERP systems
Prior knowledge in MRP
CPP Certification

Responsibilities

Work closely with internal teams to ensure assigned projects move forward with regards to materials, services, and equipment availability
Create and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company needs
Monitor and maintain inventory levels for assigned materials
Monitor the timeliness of materials and goods supplied; follow up on the status of purchase orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery; and communicate status of orders with internal customers via SAP and reports
Report purchasing planning and supply chain control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
Interpret inventory requests, customer back orders, purchase requisitions, and other documents to coordinate purchasing activities in view of current and anticipated demand for goods and materials
Monitor and evaluate suppliers to ensure they meet the organization's standards for quality, and reliability of supply and take actions when required
Work with engineering to source and approve alternate materials for current designs and as well as NPI (New Product Introduction)
Assist with the continued roll out and integration of SAP By Design
Analyze and evaluate supplier bids, proposals, or quotations; negotiate prices and delivery conditions
Identify and capitalize continuously cost savings opportunities
Conduct thorough market research to identify potential suppliers, stay informed about market conditions, pricing trends and new products
Build and maintain positive, long-term supplier relations
Other duties, as assigned