Purchasing Agent

Peterson Farms • Hart, MI

66d • Onsite

About The Position

Purchasing Agents manage commodity purchasing to support production needs across Peterson Farms Inc and its family of companies.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in business or B.S. in Business preferred. Or equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years purchasing experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in purchasing MRO, Equipment and services.
• Proficient using PC, via keyboard/mouse, and various software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite and Kronos).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity and privacy of confidential information.
• Ability to work well under pressure and quickly assess and respond appropriately to questions.
• Ability to adapt to change and learn quickly.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as a contributing member within the team.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience working in the food processing industry (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria
• Interviewing vendors and visiting suppliers’ facilities to learn about products, services and pricing
• Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company
• Verifying purchases by comparing them to a primary list and recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products
• Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
• Authorizing payments and maintaining receipts, records and inventories
• Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.
• Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and internet sites, and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
• Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies.
• Assist with vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services and prices.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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