Indirect Purchasing Agent

Candidates in Purchasing roles: let Vaco advocate for you and you'll have an advantage over your competition ! Our recruiters have direct relationships with hiring managers, so they can connect your work experience to the open job. Our client has an immediate opportunity for a Purchaser. Instead of being another faceless resume, let Vaco promote your strengths to the hiring manager while preparing you for that specific interview. Our recruiters will provide you with great insight about trends in the marketkeeping you up to date on compensation expectations, company culture and growth opportunities . If you're an experienced Purchaser and you want to partner with the best, apply today! Key Areas of Responsibility Purchase MRO/equipment/spare parts items/service and expedited material as needed at the best price from reliable sources, consistent with established standards for items, quality, quantities Manage outsourcing supplier Support global-based efforts to drive effective procurement of MRO categories. Update and maintain information to include material description, HTSUS code, duty ratio, origins, manufacturer, agent, and supplier- company/certification/ factory address, material picture, unit price, PO quantity/ amount, packing method, basic quantity per packing unit (pallet, bag, etc.) and basic quantity per delivery method (truck, 20ft container, etc.) Resolve potential discrepancies with invoicing or materials to ensure requests and bills are processed accurately and in a timely manner Communicate with customs, freight brokers and vendors to ensure shipment of purchased material Maintain material master and purchasing data (i.e. part#, part SPEC, mode of transport, Incoterms 2010, lead times, payment terms, and pricing) and recommended supplier on each item. Work closely with internal customers to avoid any adverse impact such as supplier delivery delays or receiving errors. Maintain processes, manuals, and work sheets; prepare and participate in audits/certifications Fluent in SAP MM Module Perform other duties and tasks as may be assigned or expected Demonstrated ability to report to work on a regular and consistent basis; work safely; and follow company policies and procedures Understand business requirements to support organizational goals Prepare reports on key procurement/deliveries/results on a weekly basis Assign and direct work according to procurement/logistics plan Responsible for achieving, monitoring, and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Confer with other managers or global staff to coordinate activities in related departments Collect and voice opinions when the revision and/or establishment of new work procedures are needed Perform other job-related duties as assigned and report to team manager or purchasing manager Stay up to date on industry trends and supply base Minimum Qualifications 2+ years of Purchasing experience Bachelor's Degree Experience in Purchasing in a manufacturing environment Strong communications, interpersonal, leadership and computer skills Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills Effective self-starter with multi-tasking experience Ability to guide and influence at all levels Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Experience in automotive/chemical manufacturing industry Experience in developing and purchasing automotive parts and managing procurement as a buyer or SQE (Supplier Quality Engineer) Major in Chemistry or Chemistry Engineering Major in Electronic or Machinery Engineering