Purchasing Agent

Located in Terre Haute, IN

Salary: $20.00

 

Position Summary:
Express Employment Professionals is hiring for a Purchasing Agent in Terre Haute, IN. This full-time position offers competitive pay based on experience.

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Purchasing Agent Job Requirements:

- Create purchase orders: Manage the procurement of raw materials, out-plant processes, and plant supplies.
- Negotiate terms: Secure the best purchase price, quality, and delivery terms.
- Source materials: Identify and establish new sources of materials.
- Inventory management: Evaluate trends and update reorder points and lead times as necessary
- Maintain records: Keep the Purchased Item Masters/Cards updated in the MRP system.
- Vendor relations: Participate in vendor selection and ongoing performance evaluation.
- Monitor deliveries: Review material exception reports for potential late deliveries and inform appropriate departments of risks or changes.
- Expedite materials: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials as needed.
- Problem-solving: Work with production, engineering, and suppliers to resolve material quality issues.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma/ GED Required.

· Bachelor’s (Preferred) or equivalent experience

· Experience with ERP system

· Strong negotiating experience

 

Express Employment Professionals offers a full benefits package to all our associates, including:

- Medical Plan: Doctor, hospital, and prescription benefits; Preventative wellness benefits; No co-pays or deductibles; No pre-existing conditions; PPO network discounts.
-Other Benefits: Dental, life, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; Holiday pay.

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