Purchasing Agent

Kemco Systems•Clearwater, FL

31d

About The Position

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future. As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Kemco Systems plays a critical role in delivering specialized water solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing to efficiently and cost-effectively support organizational operations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience generating all purchase orders for raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies. This individual will also be required to plan and schedule deliveries to optimize inventories in support of production schedules and business demands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business. Administration or equivalent
3-5 years’ experience purchasing in a sub-contract, manufacturing, or project environment
Strong knowledge of supply chain management required
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
Ability to gather and analyze data
Must be an expert in ERP, D365
Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis on excel
Solid judgement, decision making skills and leadership capabilities
Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
Exceptional negotiation skills

Responsibilities

Sources equipment, goods, and services along with vendor identification and management
Reviews purchase requisitions and confers with suppliers to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
Receives price quotes from vendors, compare quotes against requirements and the budget.
Negotiate pricing and closes deals with optimal terms.
Resolves any shipment errors with suppliers.
Support the development and implementation of new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification.
Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Enters purchase orders for OE, AM, and stock for (4) brands. Includes fabrication PO’s along with buyout items.
Assists in input and updating min/max data on stock/raw material.
Maintains positive and cooperative communications with all stakeholders.
Places purchase orders and follow up accordingly.
Acts and works in supplier management role with key/critical suppliers.
Coordinates all domestic subcontracting and kitting programs.
Reviews, selects and negotiates terms and conditions with suppliers.
Places purchase orders for assigned material and services to support production and business operations.
Conducts follow up, expedites, and updates open purchase orders accordingly.
Maintains purchase order delivery dates.
Maintains D365 ERP data for prices, lead time, etc. for assigned purchased item part number.
Processes requests for quotation and requests for information to support the estimating and sales quotation process.
Processes returns to suppliers via the nonconformance procedure, request return authorization numbers, process shipping memos, bills of lading and labels.
Coordinates discrepant material with CWS’s shipping department.
Distributes forms, complete information and file forms in NCR book and RTV book.
Develops and issues corrective action to supplier as required and tracks to completion.
Manages the company MRB process.
Assist finance in the resolution of accounts payable issues as necessary.
Provides oversight and management for VMI activities.
Maintains the Approved Supplier List and participates as an active member of the SDMT.
Maintains a clean, safe and unobstructed workplace environment.
Other job duties as required.