Purchasing Agent

Babcock & Wilcox • Akron, OH

2d

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent 3 is responsible for strategic and tactical procurement activities to support project execution for a leading global supplier of environmental control technologies and engineered products tailored to meet customers' industrial process requirements. The person in this role purchases products and services at a competitive cost, with quality and delivery level consistent with company policy and performance standards. Development and implementation of procurement strategy involves a high degree of collaboration and communication with Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality and other Supply Chain areas

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or technical oriented field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Buyer/Purchasing Agent desirable
• 3+ years’ experience manufacturing/engineering experience in industrial/fabrication environment preferred
• Experience in ERP systems with Oracle, vendor server experience or exposure to Vis.net would be a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing “Requests for Proposal”/”Request for Quote” process for steel fabrication from requisitions prepared in Oracle ERP by engineering and designers. Common examples include structural fames, stairs & platforms, stacks, ductwork and dampers.
• Responsible for managing “Requests for Proposal”/”Request for BWCC Quotes for Sub contractors and labor.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices for materials, services, supplies, and miscellaneous expenses.
• Lead supplier qualification efforts and negotiate supplier agreements. Build strong relationships with suppliers and conduct reviews of performance.
• Analyze proposals to determine the best proposition, and negotiate any questionable items with successful supplier, prior to placement of purchase order.
• Obtain a great level of knowledge and a fundamental understanding of commercial terms and conditions.
• Research and develop new suppliers to improve supplier base. Develop relationships with network of suppliers and manage the material delivery schedules to ensure on-time execution and superior quality.
• Negotiate with suppliers to support purchasing goals of lowest possible cost balanced against optimum quality, scheduling needs, and on time delivery.
• Assist on an as-needed basis to investigate and resolve supplier claims and payment discrepancies.
• Identify and support initiatives to reduce and/or contain cost, improve material flow, evaluate capacity, and manage quality.
• Serve as the primary interface with BWCC Contract Management and Operations to resolve any outstanding vendor/supplier issues.
• Communicate requirements and updates to internal customers, and interface with Project Management and Shop personnel to provide order status updates.
• Maintain running log of backorders and continuously review for expedite and alternative sourcing solutions, in support of critical customer requirements
• Provide backup to colleagues in other areas of Purchasing for other categories and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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