Purchasing Agent
Quicken Steel, LLC•Claxton, GA
•$45,000 - $62,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Purchasing Agent buys goods, materials and services for use or resell, balancing quality, cost and availability. The position is responsible for analyzing trends, negotiating contracts, evaluating suppliers, and managing vendor relationships.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Finance preferred.
- Ability to analyze data including vendor proposals
- Strong ability to negotiate contracts and build relationships
- Exceptional research skills and proficiency with data analysis for forecasting and cost control
- Strong communication skills
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate suppliers establishing relationships
- Involvement in contract negotiation including pricing, reliability and terms
- Solicit competitive, vendor bids
- Prepare and review purchase orders
- Maintain communication with vendors ensuring timely delivery and resolving issues
- Track deliveries
- Involvement with Operations to evaluate purchasing needs to ensure proper inventory levels to meet production needs and balance on hand inventory
- Assist with data to evaluate purchasing needs including min/max level replenishment and stockroom needs
- Ensure compliance with policy, legal requirements and ethical standards while mitigating supply chain risks
- Identify potential supply chain disruptions
- Other duties as deemed appropriate by Quicken Steel, LLC
Benefits
- Competitive wage base
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
