Purchasing Agent

Follett Corporation•Easton, PA

About The Position

Since 1948, Follett Products, LLC has led the industry in designing and manufacturing high-quality, innovative ice storage bins, ice storage and transport systems, ice machines, ice and water dispensers, ice and beverage dispensers, and medical-grade refrigerators and freezers for the food service and healthcare industries. Follett has an opportunity for a Purchasing Agent to join our Team! Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement plan with company match; bonus opportunity; and much more. The Purchasing Agent performs a wide range of Supply Chain assignments, which include order replenishment, new product development, ECO execution, driving cost reduction projects, internal and external negotiations, and proactively providing accurate information for databases in support of the ERP systems. Responsibilities also include managing multiple priorities and projects while producing accurate, timely, and quality work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field preferred or 2-4 years of equivalent experience.
2-4 years of experience performing in a purchasing, manufacturing planning, and project participation role in a $50+ million manufacturing environment.
Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships with suppliers
Experienced in functioning in a lean environment with an understanding of pull systems, JIT, and other lean strategies.
Experience using MRP planning systems.
Able to work closely with others in a highly motivated fast fast-paced team environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High level of organizational skills that allow for the handling of multiple concurrent high-priority tasks.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Professional Products.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Avante or CSI/Syte-Line ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

Purchases supplies, materials, and office supplies/equipment by preparing and submitting purchase orders following department procedures and limits of authority.
Ensures on-time delivery of parts, supplies, and materials by expediting or deferring orders as required based on schedule and inventory changes. Utilizes move-in and move-out reports to trigger action.
Executes strategic sourcing activities for assigned categories and projects, including RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and developing and implementing cost savings projects.
Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers, and schedules deliveries.
Actively supports the management of supplier relationships and performance management.
Develops and evaluates category strategy (direct/indirect goods in services) to optimize current and future needs.
Monitors and tracks purchasing activities for compliance with business needs, including but not limited to incoming qality, MRB, RFQs, supplier OTD, purchase orders, and requisitions.
Focuses on risk mitigation to identify potential supply chain interruptions to eliminate and or limit the impact on the business.
Manages supplier onboarding; creates action plans that expedite the learning curve of new suppliers and ensure they are meeting company expectations, standards, and requirements.
Set up and maintain accurate Item Master data, quoting information, and supplier information.
Processes and reviews ECOs by reviewing changes, updating information, placing orders, and providing information to production, engineering, and others.
Plans and executes the smooth and economical transition of purchased components affected by a change in either engineering specifications or suppliers.
Assists in cycle counting and inventory control as well as interfacing with outside auditors.
Assists in the control of departmental budgets by adhering to the established budgets for the purchase parts variance account, line reject account, supplier repair account, and other key department financial measures and results.
Participates as a department representative on assigned product development teams, process development teams, and other teams and initiatives as needed.
Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.