Purchasing Agent

Thermon • Morristown, TN

71d

About The Position

Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership. Located in Morristown, TN, Precision Boilers is a leader and innovator in Electric Steam and Hot Water Boilers, Gas Fired Steam and Hot Water Boilers, Deaerators, and Boiler Room Accessory products for nearly 75 years. As a Purchasing Agent, you will report to the Purchasing Manager and utilize your expertise to research and purchase products and supplies for our engineered to order boiler product fabrication and production. This is not a remote role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of hands-on Purchasing experience is required.
• Experience in large industrial manufacturing companies preferred.
• Extensive experience working with manufacturing Bill of Materials, drawings, welding and paint specifications, and customer requirements is a plus.
• Procurement certifications Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) preferred.
• Experience working with financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Working knowledge of ERP based financial systems; Infor XA experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and maintains inventory.
• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products.
• Develops and maintains relationships with wholesalers and suppliers.
• Assesses financial risks of purchases.
• Prepares Request for Quote (RFQ) packages and communicates with suppliers.
• Processes PO Requisitions and places POs with qualified suppliers utilizing the latest and active quotes in Infor XA.
• Updates business system (Infor XA) with price, lead time, supplier promise date, and supplier information.
• Leads supplier communication on all changes due to Engineering Change Orders, drawing revisions, part revisions, MRP Need Date, Pushouts and Pull-ins, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Goods Receiving, etc.
• Works closely with Production team to manage alignment of PO Need Date with Mfg. Demand Date.
• Manages Supplier delivery performance using business system (Infor XA) reports and communicates with suppliers as needed.
• Levels-load suppliers to reduce capacity and supply risks.
• Monitors Supplier capacity and quality issues that may negatively impact order fulfilment.
• Collaborates with Production, Quality, and suppliers for timely First Article deliveries.
• Supports Physical Inventory Count process and cycle count process for timeliness and inventory accuracy.
• Identifies inventory discrepancies and drives root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Be a subject matter expert in Infor XA ERP Planning and Purchasing processes.
• Supports key Procurement projects as needed.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree