Purchasing Agent

Purchaser

Job Overview Purchase goods, materials and supplies to ensure that the operational needs are met, considering price, quality and delivery to confirm continuity of supply

Responsibilities and Duties
Responsibilities and duties of this job include:

• Purchase materials, goods and supplies based on customers purchase order and TRE’s needs communicating lead times and impacts to business operations
• Review inventories and order as required.
• Interact with the suppliers on a day to day basis.
• Review deliveries against the orders.
• Track the status of any orders and report/negotiate lead times when needed.
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
• Produce and maintain all reports assisting with entering in bill of materials (BOM)
• Assist in quoting process to provide accurate and estimated costs for materials to

Engineering/Sales

• Assist in choosing the suppliers that the company will deal with and maintaining the legal interaction with them.
• Assist in develop, review, and purchasing any large procurement items.
• Conduct research for new components and suppliers
• Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
• Establishes a collaborative and open work environment that develops, challenges, and grows talent.
• Attend and be an active participant in Sales, Production & Engineering meetings
• Be flexible and assist in other areas of the company when requested

Qualifications

• Strong communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills
• Analytical and mathematical capabilities to compare prices and quantities and consider vendor contract terms
• Ability to evaluate market conditions and various suppliers
• Willingness to make quick and thoughtful decisions on behalf of the business
• Effective relationship building skills
• Associate degree in business, accounting, supply chain management, or a related field
• 2 years of experience in a purchasing role preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location