Purchasing Agent

Universal Products • Goddard, KS

3d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates activities involved with the procurement of goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and contract services such as snack vending, laundered shop towels, etc. for the company.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Strong preference for purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have strong basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general information pertaining to the job.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and other employees.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and customer required agreements.
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Must have the ability to apply information and variables learned from one task or project to other similar situations.

Responsibilities

• Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Prepare purchase orders, bid requests, and review requisitions.
• Select products for purchase by testing, observing, examining items or comparing prices.
• Sets up scheduled release of raw materials/supplies or contacts vendors to release materials/supplies as needed.
• Interpret and enforce company policies, safety and health regulations.
• Recommend measures to improve productivity for self and department.
• Communicate with A/P about accrued purchases reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED