The Purchasing Agent is a staff position that provides purchasing expertise to support facility team management and develops and strengthens vendor relationships. Support the development and the improvement of purchasing efficiency and processes, ensuring quality and quantity of work performance is consistent with Windsor policy and standards. Manage the Maintenance software (Asset Solutions) ensuring it fully meets the needs of the facility.
Primary duties and responsibilities
- Responsible for maintaining the inventory section of Asset Essentials including input of data, reordering when minimum levels are reached. *
- Responsible initiating purchase orders, securing quotes and negotiating prices for parts and services for manufacturing machine centers as well as safety and office supplies.*
- Responsible for selecting vendors and suppliers ensuring the best costs are provided to Windsor by negotiating with vendors and suppliers with respect to quality, cost and delivery.*
- Responsible for maintaining inventory levels of parts, chemicals, etc., consistent with production schedules and needs.*
- Responsible for acting as the liaison between production managers, maintenance personnel and vendor/suppliers.*
- Serve as the primary contact with outside vendors and suppliers. *
- Responsible to constantly look for opportunities to improve product quality, productivity and cost position.*
- The employee will ensure Windsor Surry Company compliance with all state and federal regulations including employee health and safety, workers compensation, environmental, etc.*
* Indicates Essential Job Functions (performance of the function is the reason the job exists). A function is essential when at least one of the following criteria exist: 1) number of available employees to perform function is limited, 2) requires specialized skills â function occupies a large percentage of time, and 3) failure to perform the function may have serious consequences.
Qualifications â Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- The Candidate for the Purchasing Agent position should demonstrate professional knowledge of areas of responsibility in order to assist in sourcing and purchasing activities.
- Candidate should have a demonstrated working knowledge of manufacturing parts and processes including electrical and mechanical.
- Candidate must have good verbal and written communication skills for dealing with all levels internal and external to Windsor.
- Candidate must be detail oriented with proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Candidate must exhibit strong listening skills, negotiation, and analytical skills necessary to interact with supplying vendors, customers and other Windsor team employees.
- Candidate must be able to reach, bend, stoop, climb ladders and frequently lift up to 50 pounds for restocking parts.
- Candidate must be able to walk/stand on concrete floor.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation assistance
Find one job in US 