Purchasing Agent

Quaker Windows•Freeburg, MO

79d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for ensuring our company has the right materials and equipment necessary to function. This position will manage the company's supply of products, materials and/or services and evaluate suppliers to obtain the best agreement possible on goods that are needed for business operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred, or combination of education and experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software: Excel, Word, Outlook
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Time management
Interpersonal communication
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

A combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

Manage inventory levels and determine purchase needs
Prepare and process purchase orders
Schedule and verify deliveries
Build and maintain positive supplier relations
Evaluate suppliers by considering price, quality, availability, and other criteria
Interact with suppliers to resolve shipping errors and quality issues
Provide inventory planning information with production and scheduling teams
Keep accurate and organized information on file for reference and tracking
Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.
Interact with employees and customers in an appropriate manner.
Be available on site to confer with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis.
Communicate via email, prepare reports and work schedules.
Review and analyze inventory data and information.
Plan, prioritize and monitor purchasing activities.
Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner.
Observe safety and security policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment); report potentially unsafe conditions; and use equipment and materials properly.