Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 464276 Highway 95, Sagle, ID 83860 Description: Description Purchasing Agents are responsible for procurement of goods, quality compliance and inventory management. Responsibilities: Manages supply chain risks Builds long-term, collaborative relationships with preferred suppliers Procures customized items Evaluates supplier quotes and services Evaluates supplier performance Identifies qualified vendors for difficult to source items Evaluates cost savings opportunities and presents findings Evaluates forecasts to maintain desired inventory levels Prepares, issues, and maintains purchase orders for timely delivery Executes inventory replenishment requests Maintains factory shortage report Assists in the investigation of non-conforming materials and takes corrective action Assists in the reconciliation of receiving/invoicing/billing discrepancies Coordinates the return of non-conforming material Maintains procurement records, including ERP data and notations Helps streamline and automate procurement and purchasing processes Represents the Purchasing Team on special project teams or task forces Other purchasing duties as assigned Requirements: Skills: Extensive knowledge of purchasing concepts, practices and procedures Ability to set procurement strategies and set goals Knowledge of purchasing system software and inventory management systems Ability to understand engineering drawings, budgets and contract language Strong negotiation and customer service skills Ability to review, analyze, and interpret various reports Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing; technical writing a plus Ability to work professionally in team environment and with other departmental teams High proficiency in Microsoft Excel Ability to develop spreadsheets, databases, presentations, reports, charts, graphs using computer software Must be able to work independently with minimal direction and oversight High ethical standards High attention to detail Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience in vendor qualification for customized or made to specification items required Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, mathematics, economics, or related field preferred Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience in an MRP environment, electronics or technical industry a plus Experience in lean or six sigma process improvement preferred Experience in motion control industrial purchasing preferred Purchasing agent certification is a plus Job Detail: Full-time, salary-exempt with full benefits Salary DOE Onsite position Day Shift - Monday through Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM Essential Functions: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required Sitting for long periods of time Use of upper body, arms, and hands throughout the day Lifting 5-10 pounds periodically Company Benefits: Health insurance - 100% employee premium coverage with low deductible! Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, select holidays) 401(k) 401(k) matching Long Term Disability insurance Our company makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue business hardship. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process. We can be reached by telephone at ..., by fax at ..., or email at ... . Please address correspondence to the HR Manager. Encoder Products Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.