Purchasing Agent

RICHARDS INDUSTRIALS INC • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Richards Industrials is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Purchasing Agent to join their Core Richards business in Cincinnati. This role will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager and will be responsible for purchasing direct and indirect commodities and/or services, focusing on delivering the best overall business value. The Purchasing Agent will continuously work to improve the quality, delivery, and costs of products and services, and will be responsible for resolving issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing. Key duties include issuing purchase orders from the ERP system with correct GL codes, maintaining up-to-date vendor records, ensuring proper inventory levels to meet delivery requirements, updating orders in the system, and reviewing invoices for accuracy. Richards Industrials, founded in 1961, is a manufacturer of pressure regulators, control valves, and other fluid-control products, serving diverse end markets. The company has two locations, Cincinnati OH and Fletcher NC, and a global headcount of 190. They are committed to profitable growth through operational excellence, market expansion, and product innovation, guided by Core Values of Empowerment, Collaboration, Pioneering Spirit, and Service Mindset. Their purpose is to solve demanding fluid control problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Excel knowledge
• Negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to adapt communication and management styles depending on vendor personalities
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of MRP, PC, and database programs

Responsibilities

• Purchasing direct and indirect commodities and/or services and delivering the best overall business value
• Continually working to improve quality, delivery, and costs of products and services
• Assuring problems related to delivery, quality, or pricing are properly resolved
• Issue Purchase orders from ERP system with correct GL codes assigned
• Maintain up to date records on vendor terms, pricing, special requirements or agreements.
• Ensure proper inventory levels of assigned commodities to meet on time delivery requirements
• Ensure orders are up to date in system
• Review invoices for purchased commodities and ensure documentation is correct
• Utilize material requirement planning systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level