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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

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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