Purchasing Agent
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About The Position
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the procurement of assigned goods and services necessary to support the business operations at VSE. This role involves utilizing best procurement practices to secure the lowest costs and optimal lead times for the items assigned. The Purchasing Agent will continuously develop and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure a reliable supply chain. The position requires a proactive approach to purchasing duties, which includes planning and procuring supplies, materials, equipment, and services effectively. In this role, the Purchasing Agent will prepare Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) under supervision. Evaluating supplier proposals is a critical part of the job, as is updating the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to communicate current pricing and lead time data to customer service. This information is essential for preparing final quotes for customers, particularly in the context of repair services. The Purchasing Agent will also be responsible for placing purchase orders, expediting them as necessary, and resolving any issues related to purchase orders, including discrepancies in receiving and invoicing. The position requires extensive interaction with suppliers and collaboration with team members at various levels, including middle management. The Purchasing Agent will also handle the receiving of repair orders, creating work orders, tagging items, and delivering them to production for evaluation. Other duties may be assigned as needed, making this a dynamic role within the procurement team.
