Purchasing Agent

CJK Group, Inc. • Stevens Point, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for procuring materials, parts, and supplies necessary to keep
production in process.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of purchasing or customer service experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Maintenance Software (MP2 CMMS), or other comparable system.
• Ability to research and analyze suppliers and materials to achieve cost savings.
• Ability to demonstrate professional image and demeanor in all interactions.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn and use company-specific computer applications and software.
• Ability to consistently and effectively work independently with little or no direction and follow up to complete assignments.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in functional area.
• Ability to consistently and effectively demonstrate leadership; team commitment; and innovation.
• Must possess excellent problem resolution, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in supply chain management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase orders for parts, materials, supplies, and special order items from material acquisition or request for purchase (RFP); prepare sheeter job tickets; process change orders.
• Research, compare, and price parts, materials, and supplies.
• Select the most suitable supplier.
• Maintain contact with vendors for returns, purchase order changes, discrepancies in orders.
• Approve invoices and authorize vendor payment for purchase orders.
• Maintain records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments.
• Schedule and verify purchase deliveries and revise/improve deliveries to fit production schedules.
• Meet with vendors for continued evaluation of materials, costs and possible changes.
• Distribute incoming company mail on a daily basis.
• Maintain material inventory.
• Continually identify, develop, and implement improvements in work processes.
• Consistently and effectively serve as a positive role model by living Sheridan’s core values.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees