Purchasing Agent
- Employer
- L&M Radiator
- Location
- Yankton, SD
- Start date
- May 14, 2019
- Closing date
- Jun 13, 2019
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- Category
- Financial Services
- Job Type
- Employee
- Employment Status
- Full Time
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Essential Job Functions
- Run “Open Purchase Order” report and review for accuracy daily.
- Daily run of Purchase Suggestions and ensure inventory items required for production are ordered.
- Review sales orders for special buy out parts.
- Maintain and update “Approved Supplier List,” review and complete Discrepant Material Reports (DMR).
- Track cost savings and report quarterly to Purchasing Manager.
- Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
- Review supplier and vendor performance and report via “Scorecards.”
- Complete close out reports on meetings and file for future follow up.
- Negotiate the best possible prices for supplies and document in ERP software system.
- Order non-inventory items.
- Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve any shipment errors with suppliers and obtain price and delivery time estimates for customer quotes.
- Review inventory shortages to determine cause so system can be improved to prevent re-occurrences.
- Follow up with vendors on overdue orders.
- Attend production and foremen meetings, manufacturing committee meetings and quality planning meetings.
- Respond to questions from production on availability and expected delivery dates for inventory items.
- Answer vendor questions on fabricated parts orders.
- Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommend alternatives.
- Prepare purchase orders by confirming specifications and price; obtain recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; acquire approval from requisitioning department.
- Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
- Organize, create and maintain proper documentation. Keep all information and documentation accessible by sorting and filing; utilize ERP software system as much as possible.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
- Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedure.
- Domestic and international travel required and could include weekend travel depending on the project.
- Perform related work or other job duties as required by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Entry Level
- Computer skills and knowledge of ERP systems and the raw materials.
- Vendor/Supplier relationship experience.
- Organized, detailed, and thorough.
- Proficient data entry skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Communicate, in English, effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means.
- Excellent phone and email etiquette.
- Demonstrate maturity, intelligence, cooperation, and discretion.
- Work effectively with fellow employees and independently.
- Must be dependable and reliable under both supervised and unsupervised conditions.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background test.
- Attendance Critical
Minimum Qualifications for Application
- High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 5 years related experience in Purchasing or Supply Management OR Bachelor's degree in related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP system.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing.
- Experience in: Supply Management, Tracking Budget Expenses, Customer Service, Supply Management, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Cost Accounting
- Fluent in Spanish
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