Job Opening: Purchasing Agent

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProcurement of goods and services, including raw materials, tools, supplies, repairs, equipment and other MRO items.Place orders promptly within established guidelines, policies and procedures .Manage stock replenishment levels, non-stock review, return goods procedures and dead inventory analysis in order to maintain inventory within established guidelines.Initiates procurement of all products, services in a cost effective, timely manner consistent with company objectives while considering cost, quality and priority.Follow purchasing/inventory management policies and proceduresWorks with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing and services/products support.Reviews requisitions, purchase orders, and vouchers for accuracy and conformance with established policies and procedures.Generate and implement ideas to reduce cost, avoid cost and improve supply chain optimization. Contribute to total manufacturing cost (TMC) on all new products.Analyze data and information to determine reasonable prices.Identify and determine the demand of supplies to ensure the upkeep of the plant in addition to the needs of production.Expedites purchase orders. Notifies departments of the expected delivery date and follows up on back orders.Month end Inventory cycle counts.