Purchasing Agent

Taylor Corporation • Fort Worth, TX

2d • $61,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic company with big plans for the future and our people. Family owned and proud of it, we power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re in this for the long haul. Ready to build a career? It’s time to look at Taylor. Your Opportunity: Venture Solutions, a division of Taylor Corporation, is looking to hire an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our Fort Worth, TX team! In this role, you will be responsible for purchasing raw materials & supplies from vendors and inventory control. Work Authorization: To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Procurement, or 5+ years of equivalent experience
• Ability to adapt to multiple technology stacks
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written
• Proven collaborator and team player who creates an environment of teamwork; success in interacting and influencing individuals and teams
• Critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and committed to strategic and results driven improvements
• Excellent problem-solving capability, especially during high pressure situations
• Ability to adapt and respond positively to organizational and/or industry changes and advancements
• Highly skilled in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications – experience with pivot tables, vlookups, etc. preferred

Nice To Haves

• Previous paper and envelope buying experience
• General knowledge of ERPs
• General accounting practices

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders for raw material to be used in the printing and manufacturing process
• Maintain PO life cycle from creation to delivery
• Understanding of inventory controls
• Interaction with Client owned and purchased inventory
• Develop and maintain forecasting within materials purchased
• Ensure execution of operational processes that deliver the highest level of satisfaction to our internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and implement areas of opportunity to streamline and/or improve processes through analysis of needs and feedback from cross-functional partners
• Manage communications to supplier base
• Interact with suppliers at the tactical level to streamline any customer related tasks when issues are escalated for resolution

Benefits

• Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level