Billerica, MA
Purchasing Agent
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing the full cycle purchasing process for our instrumentation. Will liaise with other departments in the company to ensure process meets expectations and inventory is ample.
Essential Functions
- Gather and analyze data, study sales and inventory records, identify suppliers, and stay on top of factors affecting supply and demand to forecast current and future costs of needed products and materials.
- Identify potential suppliers, evaluate and interview them to determine quality, price, reliability, and delivery terms, and make decisions to ensure that needed supplies arrive in time and at a price that supports the organization’s objectives.
- Determine critical vendors list and the process for replacing “failed vendors”.
- Represent the company during initial stages of contract negotiations, formulating policies related to the purchase of goods and services.
- Prepare and process purchase orders and requisition forms.
- Develop procedures regarding contract management.
- Maintain records of goods and services ordered and received.
- Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
- Take necessary steps to ensure a steady supply of inventory items needed to support production.
- Coordinate with Accounts, Engineering and Production Staff to ensure smooth operations, accurate and sufficient inventory, and other duties as management may assign.
- Requisition and maintain inventory of parts necessary to meet production demands.
- Ensure appropriate inventory control by replenishment – perform cycle counts and discrepancy reconciliation.
- Process customer orders for replacement and/or spare parts.
- Supervise orders and arrange stocking of raw materials and equipment to ensure they meet needs.
- Keep logs and records of warehouse stock, executed orders, etc.
- Prepare accurate reports for upper management.
- Manage facilities as required.
- Other duties as assigned from management.
Competencies
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and switch gears easily
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Travel
This position is based in our Billerica office and requires up to 10% travel.
Job Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Valid driver’s license and passport
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a business setting required, manufacturing setting is a plus.
- Familiarity with ERP system required, NetSuites is a plus.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
This job description is only intended to summarize the duties required of the position and is not all inclusive.
The Purchasing Agent may be required to perform other duties as directed.
Purchasing Agent
Join our team as a Purchasing Agent, managing the full-cycle purchasing process for instrumentation. Collaborate with various departments to ensure inventory levels meet company needs and processes align with expectations.
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