Purchasing Agent

Persistent Systems•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Persistent Systems is actively seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our team at the New York City headquarters. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting our supply chain department by overseeing the procurement of materials, products, and other essential supplies. This entails identifying and engaging with suppliers, as well as engaging in pricing negotiations. Additionally, you will be tasked with maintaining optimal inventory levels by analyzing sales records and current stock inventory, effectively managing fluctuations in supply and demand to ensure seamless manufacturing processes and timely delivery of our Wave Relay products.

Requirements

3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement practices and procedures
Experience purchasing electronic materials, parts, components, etc.
Strong negotiating skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement (e.g. ERP, MRP) or similar software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related degree or equivalent experience (e.g. CPSM, CSCP)

Responsibilities

Comply with company purchasing policies and procedures
Responsible for negotiating and overseeing complex long-term supply agreements to optimize cost savings, minimize lead time, and implement a consignment model to sustain costs and reduce risk of excess inventory
Required to understand and analyze the cost base and pipeline of current and future activity and translate this into clear sourcing plans
Analyze market trends, pricing, and quality of products to ensure the best value for the organization
Timely and effective communication of forecasts to suppliers
Evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
Support the business in the execution of the process so that contract manufacturing service levels and key performance indicators are adequately defined within the contractual documentation and ensure that the necessary controls around supplier management standards are achieved
Required to work within a diverse team of engineers and stakeholders and will be expected to lead the procurement elements of projects
Ensure the accuracy of the ERP system by meticulously reviewing all records of purchased products, vendor contracts, and item integrity
Conduct regular audits of current and potential suppliers by visiting their plants and distribution centers
Ability to work within a healthy and collaborative team environment