Purchasing Agent (PRIME Division)

S&S Activewear LLC•Bridgeport, CT

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for supporting the day-to-day relationship with various internal departments as well as suppliers within their assigned commodities as well as quality, delivery, and cost processes. Assist in Purchasing transition between new product introduction and replenishment. This position is part of our PRIME division, operating under the S&S Activewear parent company. PRIME plays a key role in delivering specialized solutions while aligning with the broader mission and values of S&S Activewear.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of real-life working experience as a buyer required.
7 years’ experience in purchasing and acquisition or other related to this position
3 years’ Manufacturing experience required
3 years’ experience in New Product Introduction experience required
Experience with various commodity sourcing
Familiarity with understanding technical data sheets, material data sheets and part drawings
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, team building skills, and analytical skills
Demonstrated negotiation skills creating positive relationships with suppliers
Ability to problem solve complex issues and make effective decisions
Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and efficiently
Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications, mainframe applications and purchasing/accounting processes

Responsibilities

Ensure the day-to-day tasks of the purchasing department are being executed in a timely fashion, including, but not limited to, parts issues, quality concerns, supplier issues, process changes, etc.
Work closely with Senior Purchasing Manager on cost reduction, inventory reduction and quality improvement initiatives involving both external and internal customers/suppliers.
Assist in Engineering Change Orders (ECO) process, purchasing involvement from initiation to production line through completion.
Coordination with Engineering to correct system and Bill of Materials (BOM) issues.
Identification of problem areas, initiate corrective actions and establish problem resolution dates.
Issue purchase orders and ensure that material is delivered in optimal quantities and at the right time while maintaining high quality standards as designed to this specific role.
Work with supplier to mitigate delivery issues that could cause a disruption to the production line. Communicate delivery issues to other departments as necessary in a timely manner as relevant to assigned projects or tasks.
Resolve and justify all purchase price variances (PPV)
Work with Quality department to resolve any First Article (FA) and Project related supplier issues.
Support other buyers with difficult requests and quotes
Assist in recommending planning parameters based on LT, EOQ and MOQ
Directly supports Customer Service and Production teams
Complete other duties as assigned