*Overview of the Position:*
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for purchasing goods and services essential to the success of our business.
This impactful position requires the ability to understand manufacturing requirements, leverage appropriate sourcing, negotiate effectively, and maintain profitable relationships.
The goal is to establish and maintain supply chain operations that ensure the proper flow of components and materials for production and new product development, while driving down costs through the “best” strategic decisions on quality, service, and price with our supply partners.
*Responsibilities*
· Develop manufacturing demand requirements through Material Requirements Planning.
· Conduct analysis on material usage, inventory, BOM relationships, and purchasing/cost history.
· Solicit bid proposals, prepare purchase orders, and initiate/implement cost savings solutions.
· Negotiate with suppliers to obtain best cost decisions that meet quality and service standards and maximize profitability.
· Negotiate appropriate contracts, agreements, and terms and conditions.
· Conduct risk analysis to minimize impacts to manufacturing and supply chain operations.
· Assist in the development of short- and long-term demand forecasting and planning.
· Assist in the development of budgets and purchasing controls.
· Assist in the development of profitable purchasing strategies with the Supply Chain Director.
· Develop orders for purchased parts, MRO/Supplies, tools/tooling, and necessary Services.
· Maintain purchasing records and supplier data to improve costs (e.
g.
EOQ, MOQ, price breaks).
· Manage supplier performance for quality, service, and price through supplier scorecards.
· Coordinate with Production Control to establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
· Coordinate with Quality on supplier non-conformance reports and corrective actions.
· Collaborate between R&D, Manufacturing and Sales for the growing and dynamic nature of new product development to minimize cost and “time to market”.
· Establish, track, and publish KPI’s that evaluate and improve Supply Chain performance.
· Initiate/implement Continuous Improvement processes within the Supply Chain environment.
· Act within and promote GWBD’s Mission Statement.
*Requirements*:
· Minimum 5 years proven purchasing experience in manufacturing and supply chain operations.
· BS or BA in Supply Chain and/or Operations Management strongly preferred (graduate degree, e.
g.
MBA and/or APICS certification are preferred).
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Strong negotiation skills and the ability to seek a variety of solutions to problems.
· Demonstrates a strong analytical mindset.
· Solid understanding of inventory management, landed/carrying costs, and turns analysis.
· Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices.
· High level of proficiency in ERP systems, MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and inventory programs.
· Proven ability to develop and maintain relations of cooperation and communication, both written and verbal (i.
e.
intra-department, inter-department, and outside GWBD).
· Knowledge of and/or experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TQM, Kanban systems, and Quality Standards – ISO 9001.
· Ability to operate independently, while integrating into cross-functional/company teams
· Can multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced/high-visibility position.
· Excellent history of attendance and punctuality.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.
00 - $75,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Experience:
* Procurement: 2 years (Required)
* Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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