Purchasing Agent Hourly

Guardian Rail, LLC•Amarillo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position shall work on the Corporate Procurement Department team and whose immediate focus will be on expediting the ordering and delivery process for materials needed company wide. The duties will include providing support to Material Managers & Purchasing Agents throughout the company and assist in meeting needs and material requirements. This position will maintain standard pricing as well as working with vendor pricing and selection.

Requirements

High school diploma
Minimum 5 years purchasing experience
Minimum 4 years materials/inventory experience
Ability to present facts and recommendations in oral and written form
Knowledge of purchasing and inventory control
Proficient in personnel computer software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook
Knowledge of and skill in using office equipment including copiers, telephones, fax machines, calculators and filing systems
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion
Ability to make independent judgments within scope of responsibility

Responsibilities

Timely ordering of materials and services in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures
Develop and manage vendor relationships to support strategic and budgeted purchasing and material control goals and ensure vendor compliance with Company Policies
Assist in rollouts and ongoing implementation of Company Policies, Procedures and Programs for inventory control, procurement, data management and reporting
Obtain quotations for new and existing parts and services
Control inbound and outbound freight company wide as well as assist in maintaining corporate freight accounts
Continually seek ways to lower material costs while maintaining Company quality standards
Explore alternate sourcing for good and materials when needed
Timely follow-up on open purchase orders; including back orders
Must be familiar with AAR & company pricing standards and repair descriptions
Create and maintain part numbers and perform system data entry
Assist in providing daily material status updates to facilities
Conduct facility physical inventory and cycle counts when needed
Confer with vendors and Account Payable personnel to resolve materials and vendor invoicing issues; such as damages, quality issues, and incorrect pricing, parts and quality
Maintain working knowledge of purchasing and inventory systems
Other duties, responsibilities and projects as requested or required by the Director of Procurement