Purchasing Agent

Harrison Steel Castings Co. • Attica, IN

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About The Position

The Purchasing Agent maintains Store Room inventory at levels that allow the plant to operate without interruption. The role purchases and manages 22 store supplies, maintains appropriate stock levels for items in the reorder point system, and handles requisitions and purchase orders for non-stock items. The Purchasing Agent also runs annual inventory reports and provides coverage and assistance to purchasing and Store Room colleagues as needed.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and three months to one year of experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Training requirements include an engineering background and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

The role regularly involves sitting, talking, or hearing; frequently reaching with the hands and arms; and occasionally walking and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds. The work environment is usually quiet.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and three months to one year of experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineering background.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and manage 22 stores supplies.
• Maintain proper stock levels for items in the reorder point system.
• Approve requisitions and prepare purchase orders for non-stock items.
• Run inventory reports yearly.
• Fill in for Purchasing Administrative Assistants when needed.
• Assist the Store Room with inventory problems and fill in when needed.
• Assist the production supply Purchasing Agent when needed.

What This Job Offers

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