Purchasing Agent

Mission Critical Group • Brookston, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent will have very strong communication and negotiation skills, a high level of market awareness related to current/future projects and necessary component parts and/or services, and efficient organizational abilities to acquire critical supplies within specified deadlines to support successful project outcomes and organizational goals. The incumbent in this position will be flexible and customer-service focused, with a demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities for both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years’ experience with procurement responsibilities in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• MS Office Suite experience.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication and business writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective prioritization, multi-tasking and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface with internal stakeholders to evaluate goods and services required and execute purchase orders to fulfill company and/or project needs and fulfill customer requests.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers based on price, availability, necessity, quality, and logistical expenses.
• Communicate and build professional relationships with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage orders, track deliveries, and maintain accurate and organized records.
• Assess vendors and their offerings through in-person visits and analysis to assess quality of goods and services to established DVM quality standards.
• Negotiation of sale agreements and supply contracts to the benefit and profitability of DVM.
• Coordinate with shipping agencies and sellers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Authorize payments and manage purchasing expenses with meticulous record keeping.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED