Purchasing Agent II

IKO North America • Chester, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! This role is located at IKO Mat Tech Inc., Chester, SC and is in the Purchasing Department. It is a Full Time position.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Business Administration/Accounting degree preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, JD Edwards preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
• Independent professional requiring minimal day-to-day direction or oversight.
• Good analytical skills including assimilating, consolidating, and reporting.
• Excellent data entry skills – attention to detail required.
• Excellent written, verbal and computer skills (MS Office, SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to learn new programs quickly.
• Proven time management skills
• Knowledge of production methods and coordination of resources.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• I9 VERIFICATION REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Analyze market to assess present and future material availability and determine cost effective procurement strategies for the company.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sale.
• Implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Represent company in negotiating and communicating with suppliers.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, raw materials, services and equipment.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Ensure purchased items are delivered timely and as specified on the purchase order.
• Work directly with Maintenance Coordinator to support maintenance activities and spare parts procurement.
• Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing requisitions.
• Administer on-line purchasing systems.
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
• Provide leadership for the manufacturing clerk ensuring all manufacturing, inventory control, and shipping data is accurate and properly accounted for in the plant’s operating systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive health and benefit plan
• Competitive matched retirement savings program
• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
• competitive compensation
• health care
• a progressive and challenging workplace
• a commitment to teamwork and integrity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree